Jan 8, 2026: Israeli Airstrike Hits Gaza Tent Camp, Killing Displaced Palestinians Despite Ceasefire

Log by: James Smith

Israeli military forces carried out an attack on a makeshift tent shelter in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, killing at least three Palestinians and wounding several others, according to local emergency responders. The Palestinian Civil Defence said rescue teams recovered the bodies of three family members after their tent was hit, while three others were injured, including one in critical condition. In a separate incident, Israeli fire killed an 11-year-old Palestinian girl in Jabalia, northern Gaza, highlighting the ongoing civilian toll. The attacks occurred despite a United States-brokered ceasefire that came into effect in October. Gaza’s Health Ministry reports that at least 425 Palestinians have been killed and more than 1,200 wounded in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire began. Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are living in fragile tent camps across Gaza after their homes were destroyed. Humanitarian organisations, including Doctors Without Borders (MSF), warn that harsh winter weather, flooding, and restricted aid access are causing widespread illness, especially among children and the elderly. Aid groups say Israel continues to restrict the entry of essential supplies and limit humanitarian operations, placing already vulnerable civilians at greater risk.

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