KHAN YUNIS: At least one Palestinian civilian was killed and several others sustained serious injuries today in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a group of civilians in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, according to medical sources.

Israeli drones launched at least one missile towards a group of civilians near the European Hospital in the city, resulting in the murder of one individual and injuries to others.

Since the early hours of this morning, Israeli occupation forces have intensified their targeting of the surroundings of several hospitals, including the European Hospital and the Al-Amal Hospital, the latter being affiliated with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, as well as the Nasser Medical Complex.

The intensive Israeli shelling also targeted the Intensive Care Unit at the Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza.

Meantime, a number of civilians, predominantly women and children, were injured in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a residence in the Jourat al-Aqad quart
er in Khan Yunis.

Additionally, warplanes carried out airstrikes on residential homes and apartments belonging to families, including the Muslim and Al-Bardini families, in the Al-Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza, resulting in dozens of injuries.

The town of Khuza’a, east of Khan Yunis, also witnessed intense shelling by the Israeli artillery.

Source: Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA