Israel Fires Mortar Shell at Residential Area in Gaza, Injuring at Least 10 People
Israeli mortar shell fired at a residential area in Gaza injures at least 10 people.
SUMMARY
Israeli occupation forces fired a mortar shell across the ceasefire line in the Gaza Strip, injuring at least 10 people in an incident that shakes the truce with Hamas. Investigations are ongoing, and the Israeli army acknowledged that the shell deviated from its target. Palestinians point to the unclear yellow line as a cause of civilian casualties.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- At least 10 people injured by an Israeli mortar shell in Gaza.
- The shell was fired across the yellow line in the ceasefire agreement.
- Israeli army is investigating the incident and admits the shell deviated from its target.
- More than 370 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the truce.
- Palestinians cite the unclear yellow line as a reason for civilian casualties.
CORE SUBJECT
Israeli mortar shell fired at Gaza causing civilian injuries
Israeli occupation forces fired a mortar shell across the ceasefire line into a Palestinian residential area in the Gaza Strip, in the latest incident shaking the fragile ceasefire with Hamas.
Health officials announced that at least 10 people were injured, and the Israeli army said it is investigating the matter.
The Israeli army added that the shell was fired during an operation in the "yellow line" area, which was drawn in the ceasefire agreement and separates most of Gaza under Israeli control from the rest of the area.
The army did not disclose what the forces were doing or whether they had crossed the line.
It said the shell deviated from its intended target, which was not specified.
Fadel Naeem, director of Al-Ahli Hospital, said the hospital received 10 people injured in the strike in central Gaza City, some of whom are in critical condition.
This was not the first time since the ceasefire took effect on October 10 that Israeli fire caused Palestinian casualties outside the yellow line.
Palestinian health officials reported that more than 370 people have been killed by Israeli fire since the truce.
Israel said it "opened fire in response to Hamas violations," claiming that "most of the dead were Hamas fighters."
However, an Israeli military official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the army is aware of several incidents in which civilians were killed, including young children and a family traveling in a bus.
Palestinians say civilians were killed in some cases because the line was not clearly defined.
Israeli forces were placing yellow blocks to mark it, but in some areas, the blocks had not yet been placed.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 4
Israeli occupation forces
🏛️ OrganizationIsraeli military forces involved in firing the mortar shell
Hamas
🏛️ OrganizationPalestinian movement controlling the Gaza Strip
Fadel Naeem
👤 Person_MaleDirector of Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza
Gaza Strip
📍 Location_CityPalestinian territory in the occupied lands