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Pregnant Woman Killed in al-Mawasi Amid Ongoing Gaza Violence
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Death of Iman Shalouf, Pregnant Woman in al-Mawasi
On a Saturday, Iman Shalouf, a 27-year-old Palestinian who was nearly eight months pregnant, was shot in the head by Israeli forces while sitting inside her family’s tent in the al-Mawasi displacement area south of Khan Younis. Paramedics and witnesses said gunfire struck the tent, and Shalouf was rushed to Nasser Hospital, where doctors initially detected a fetal heartbeat. Both Shalouf and her unborn child died a few hours later. Relatives reported that she had already chosen the name Ayoub for the baby, due in November. The bodies were buried side by side in Khan Younis after funeral prayers at the hospital.
Ongoing Violence and Ceasefire Context
The incident occurred despite a ceasefire agreement reached in October 2025. The health ministry in Gaza reported that Israeli attacks killed at least ten Palestinians and wounded 56 in the preceding 48 hours, with artillery shelling and gunfire reported across northern, central and southern Gaza. The broader conflict, which began on 7 October 2023, continues to generate daily civilian casualties.
Casualty Statistics
- Since the fragile ceasefire took effect on 11 October 2025, the Gaza health ministry records 1,369 Palestinians killed and 4,627 wounded.
- Since the war began on 7 October 2023, the ministry reports 73,783 Palestinians killed and 174,738 wounded.
- In the 48-hour period surrounding Shalouf’s death, 10 Palestinians were killed and 56 wounded.
Official Statements & Responses
The Israel Defense Forces said it was “looking into the incident,” without providing further detail. Israeli authorities have not confirmed whether the gunfire that struck Shalouf’s tent was intentional or part of a broader operation. The Palestinian Red Crescent and local medical staff documented injuries to nine people in a tent in al-Mawasi on the same day, and later reported additional casualties from vehicle strikes in Gaza City.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Airstrikes by Israeli forces continue killing and wounding Palestinians,” — Médecins Sans Frontières
These statements underscore the continued humanitarian toll of Israeli airstrikes and ground actions across Gaza.
*The article synthesizes reports from multiple news outlets and humanitarian organizations to present a factual account of the death of Iman Shalouf and the surrounding context of violence in Gaza.*