Friday, February 6, 2026
32.8 C
Bangkok

Israel Strikes Gaza: 20 Killed in Retaliation for Attack on Wounded Soldier, Targeting Terrorists

Article Summary:

On February 4, 2026, renewed Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 20 Palestinians, including children and a medical worker. This escalation followed the serious injury of an Israeli soldier in the region.

The Israeli military conducted precision strikes targeting groups they label as “Terrorists,” claiming the actions were necessary due to gunfire directed at their soldiers. They stated the attacks occurred near the “Yellow Line,” a boundary where Israeli forces operate, marking a breach of the ongoing ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

Hospitals reported that attacks on IDP tents and homes in neighborhoods like Zeitoun and Tuffah led to the loss of numerous lives. In Khan Yunis, additional strikes left several injured, including children, amidst rescue operations.

Rescue workers faced danger as they attempted to aid victims; a civil defense rescuer was killed during a follow-up attack. The Palestinian Red Crescent denounced these actions, citing violations of international humanitarian law concerning the protection of medical personnel.

Both Israel and Hamas have continuously accused each other of violating the ceasefire, which took effect on October 10, 2025. Recent attacks have already claimed more than 30 lives as tensions escalate in the region.

Original Article:

Israel attacks Gaza, killing 20, claiming it was an attack on terrorists Retaliation for shooting wounded soldier

Israel attacked several areas in the Gaza Strip again on Wednesday. 20 people have died after an Israeli soldier was shot and seriously injured in the Gaza Strip.

Foreign news agencies reported on February 4, 2026, citing disclosures from hospitals in the Gaza Strip, that at least 20 Palestinians, including several children and a medical worker, had died in a new round of Israeli attacks. and nearly 40 other people were also injured.

The Israeli military stated that Tanks and planes carried out precision strikes. towards the group they refer to as “Terrorists” who opened fire on their soldiers stationed in the northern Gaza Strip causing one soldier to be seriously injured

The Israeli military added that The attack happened near The “Yellow Line” is the boundary line where Israeli forces are stationed. And this incident is a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement that Hamas made with them.

Hamas has accused Israel of Let the shooting incident be an excuse. to justify the continued killing and aggression against the people of Gaza;

Al-Shifa Hospital In Gaza City it was stated that Thirteen bodies, including five children, were recovered from attacks on IDP tents and homes in the Zeitoun and Tuffah neighborhoods in the city's east.

At Nasser Hospital In the city of Khan Yunis Four people, including a child, were reported to have been rushed to hospital after an attack on IDP tents in the southern Qizan Rashwan district, followed by an attack in Al-Mawazi district. On the coast of Khan Younis, two children and a rescuer died.

Rescue workers from the Hamas-run civil defense unit told Reuters news agency that the rescuer rushed to help victims of the attack on tents in the al-Mawasi area. before being killed by a second attack in the same spot.

The Palestinian Red Crescent has accused the Israeli military of violation of international humanitarian law This provides serious protection to medical personnel.

Both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of The agreement has been violated almost every day since the ceasefire was declared effective on October 10, 2025.

last Sunday Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have left more than 30 people dead, with the Israeli military saying The attack was launched after armed groups were discovered coming out of a tunnel in Rafah. southern Gaza

Follow international news: https://www.thairath.co.th/news/foreign

Source: bbc

Read more…

Latest articles

Popular Categories