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Brother and sister killed in Israeli attack on Gaza ‘safe zone’

Brother and sister killed in Israeli attack on Gaza ‘safe zone’
NEWS SUMMARY
Israeli drone strikes on makeshift tents in al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, killed two Palestinians, including a young girl, and wounded four others on Saturday. Gaza's civil defence recovered injured individuals, while a separate Israeli bombardment earlier wounded a 10-year-old boy who later died, highlighting continued attacks despite designated safe zones.
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What Happened
On Saturday, an Israeli drone struck two makeshift tents in al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, an area designated as a safe zone for displaced Palestinians under the current ceasefire. Medical sources told Al Jazeera that the attack killed at least two Palestinians, including a young girl, and wounded four others. Gaza Civil Defence recovered seven injured from the site, who were taken to Nasser Hospital and the Red Cross Hospital. Separately, a 10-year-old boy died from wounds sustained in an earlier Israeli strike on al-Mawasi. Israeli drone activity has intensified over the area, despite the ceasefire.
Key Actors
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    Israeli military (IDF)(Attacker)Conducted a drone strike on tents in al-Mawasi, a designated safe zone, killing two Palestinians and wounding others.
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    Palestinian civilians in al-Mawasi(Victims)Displaced people sheltering in tents; two killed, including a girl, and at least four wounded in the strike.
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    Gaza Civil Defence(Emergency responders)Rescued seven injured from the site and transported them to Nasser Hospital and the Red Cross Hospital.
Why It Matters
The strike occurred in al-Mawasi, explicitly designated a safe area under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, underscoring the truce's fragility and the ongoing danger to civilians, particularly children. It comes amid a UN report finding children accounted for roughly 30 percent of those killed since October 2023, intensifying international scrutiny and calls for accountability. The incident risks further destabilising ceasefire efforts and could influence legal proceedings at the ICJ and ICC.
Watch For
Monitor for Israeli military statements acknowledging or denying the strike, any investigations by UN or other bodies, and whether drone attacks persist in designated safe zones. The UN report may prompt action in the Security Council or other forums. Also watch for responses from mediators Qatar, Egypt, and the US in upcoming ceasefire talks, and for further casualties that could trigger escalatory cycles.
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