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Two dead in Israeli attack that hit a car in Gaza City

Now13 September 2026 at 15:16

Two people died, this Sunday, in an Israeli attack that hit a car in Gaza City. The attack was confirmed by Al-Shifa hospital, which reported the two fatalities resulting from the impact on the vehicle.

The Israeli army confirmed it was aware of the attack and stated that the targets were two Hamas members. The military authorities did not specify whether the dead were effectively the intended targets or if there were civilian casualties in the attack.

The incident occurred in Gaza City, one of the most populated areas of the Palestinian territory. This attack comes in a context of ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has resulted in numerous civilian casualties over the past few months.

Why this matters

The attack occurs in a context of ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, with direct impact on the civilian population of the Gaza Strip. The Israeli confirmation that the targets were Hamas members illustrates the selective nature of these attacks, but also raises questions about operational effectiveness and the risks of civilian casualties in densely populated areas. This incident follows a series of similar attacks in the region, maintaining military and humanitarian tension in the area.

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