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Israeli Strikes Kill at Least Seven Palestinians in Gaza

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 10:25 AM UTC · How we work

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Hamas denies rearming

Israeli airstrikes on September 30 killed at least seven Palestinians, including a journalist, in separate attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis.
Hamas denied rearming, accused Israel of undermining the Gaza peace deal, and noted that negotiators have not reached agreements on Hamas disarmament or Israeli troop withdrawal since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
The Israeli military said the strikes aimed at Hamas militants planning attacks, but offered no immediate comment.

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UN Damage Statistics

Israeli airstrikes on September 30 killed at least seven Palestinians, including a journalist, in Gaza City and Khan Younis.
The Gaza City strike hit the al-Asala residential building without warning, burying sleeping civilians and killing four women, including an elderly Christian.
Health officials say Israeli attacks since October ceasefire have killed 1,431 Palestinians, over 300 children.
UN Satellite Centre reports 82 % of Gaza’s structures damaged, about two-thirds destroyed since war began.

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The Israeli military said the September 30 airstrikes were intended to target Hamas militants planning attacks.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

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Historical Context

During Israel’s 2009 Operation Cast Lead, the Gaza Strip endured a 22-day bombardment that killed roughly 1,400 Palestinians and widespread destruction. The Israel Defense Forces reported striking 1,500 Hamas targets while UN agencies documented 70% of Gaza’s housing damaged throughout the conflict. Today's September 30 airstrikes on Gaza City and Khan Younis echo Cast Lead’s civilian toll, with al-Asala building hits killing journalists and women in Israel. The recurrence underscores international calls for stricter rules of engagement, prompting the U.N. Security Council to consider renewed ceasefire resolutions and humanitarian aid measures.

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Hamas denies rearming

Israeli airstrikes on September 30 killed at least seven Palestinians, including a journalist, in separate attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis.
Hamas denied rearming, accused Israel of undermining the Gaza peace deal, and noted that negotiators have not reached agreements on Hamas disarmament or Israeli troop withdrawal since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
The Israeli military said the strikes aimed at Hamas militants planning attacks, but offered no immediate comment.

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