Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza, including children, despite ceasefire

2026-03-09 - 09:22

Israeli forces carried out strikes Sunday targeting tents sheltering displaced people in the central Gaza Strip, killing at least six Palestinians including three children and a journalist, according to medical sources. The attack, which also wounded at least 10 others, occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement, raising questions about the durability of existing arrangements. Medical response Wounded Palestinians, including children, received medical care at Al-Awda Hospital in Gaza City following the strikes, as captured in images from March 9, 2026. The facility, like much of Gaza's healthcare infrastructure, has faced repeated challenges in treating casualties amid ongoing hostilities and limited resources. Ceasefire violations Sunday's strikes represent a significant violation of the ceasefire that had been in place, with civilian casualties mounting as displaced populations in tent encampments remain particularly vulnerable. The targeting of shelters housing those already forced from their homes adds to the humanitarian toll of the broader conflict, which has devastated Gaza's population and infrastructure over months of warfare. Regional context The Gaza strikes come as the wider Middle East conflict expands, with US-Israeli operations against Iran now in their second week and hostilities involving Hezbollah on Israel's northern border. The continuation of violence in Gaza despite ceasefire agreements underscores the fragility of peace arrangements as multiple fronts remain active across the region.