An Israeli airstrike in central Gaza near a bakery in Deir Al-Balah kills a three-year-old boy, Gaza medics say. Medics also report that one adult Palestinian man, identified by reports as Hussam Nusair, is killed, and several other people are wounded. Reports from multiple outlets describe the strike as occurring near the bakery area.
Reuters-cited reporting adds that the Israeli military says it attacked and killed a Hamas militant, alleging Nusair advanced attacks against Israeli forces and civilians. Hamas does not immediately comment on the allegation. Across the outlets, the casualty figures and location described by Gaza medics are consistent, while the Israeli side’s explanation of the target differs from the civilian-focused impact described by health officials.
