GAZA — A Palestinian was killed and two others were injured on Saturday in an Israeli drone strike targeting a civilian vehicle west of the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, medical sources said.
The attack came amid continued Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement that has been in effect in the Gaza Strip since October.
The victim’s body and the two injured Palestinians were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah after the strike hit a vehicle traveling near Al-Nuwairi Hill, west of the camp, according to the sources.
Eyewitnesses said an Israeli drone fired at least four missiles at the vehicle and the surrounding area.
The first missile struck the vehicle as it passed near Al-Nuwairi Hill, while the second and third targeted people attempting to flee after the initial attack, witnesses said. A fourth missile landed near the vehicle as residents tried to reach and evacuate the wounded.
As of Saturday, Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza have killed 1,098 Palestinians and injured 3,535 others, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Israel’s war on Gaza since Oct. 8, 2023, has killed more than 73,000 Palestinians and injured over 173,000, according to Palestinian figures. Israeli attacks have also damaged or destroyed about 90% of the enclave’s infrastructure.
Source: Saudi Gazette