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Israeli Airstrikes Kill 14 in Gaza Amid Ongoing Violence

2/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Israeli airstrikes on February 4, 2026 killed at least 14 Palestinians in Gaza, including children, in Tuffah and Zeitoun.
The Israeli military said these actions followed an incident in which a reserve officer was severely injured.
Israel canceled the Rafah crossing evacuation for Palestinian patients, affecting over 18,000 awaiting medical care.
In the West Bank, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man during a raid in Jericho.

History

Historical Context

The Six-Day War, fought from June 5 to June 10, 1967, saw Israel achieve significant territorial gains, including the Gaza Strip and West Bank, while displacing over 300,000 Palestinians. This conflict intensified the Israeli-Palestinian tensions, leading to ongoing violence and humanitarian crises, as evidenced by recent airstrikes in Gaza and the cancellation of medical evacuations, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention.

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Story summary

Israeli airstrikes on February 4, 2026 killed at least 14 Palestinians in Gaza, including children, in Tuffah and Zeitoun.
The Israeli military said these actions followed an incident in which a reserve officer was severely injured.
Israel canceled the Rafah crossing evacuation for Palestinian patients, affecting over 18,000 awaiting medical care.
In the West Bank, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man during a raid in Jericho.

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