Israeli military strikes in Gaza kill three, including two children, during operation to seize Hamas figure
Israeli military conducted strikes in Gaza City on September 1, 2026, killing three people, including two children, during an operation to capture a senior Hamas member. The strikes followed a raid by Israeli special forces and Israel-backed Palestinian militiamen. Civil defense under Hamas authority reported eight injuries.
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Reuters reported four people killed, including three children, while other sources reported three killed.
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The Hindu reported eight people wounded, while other sources did not specify the number of casualties.
Eight people were wounded, according to the civil defence, which operates as a rescue force under Hamas authority.
Unconfirmed local reports say the Israeli military carried out air and artillery strikes after a raid by an Israel-backed militia was discovered.
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill three in operation to seize Hamas figure: officials arabnews.com
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill three in operation to seize Hamas figure: officials Arab News
Eight people were wounded, according to the civil defence, which operates as a rescue force under Hamas authority. Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital confirmed it had received the bodies and the wounded
Reports say the Israeli military carried out strikes after a raid by Israeli special forces and Israel-backed Palestinian militiamen was discovered.
Reports say the Israeli military carried out strikes after a raid by Israeli special forces and Israel-backed Palestinian militiamen was discovered.
Unconfirmed local reports say the Israeli military carried out air and artillery strikes after a raid by an Israel-backed militia was discovered.
Unconfirmed local reports say the Israeli military carried out air and artillery strikes after a raid by an Israel-backed militia was discovered.
Israeli fire kills four people, including three children, in Gaza, medics say Reuters