Israeli strikes kill seven across Gaza, destroy medical supply warehouse

What Happened

Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least four Palestinians on Saturday, including individuals in Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, Deir el-Balah, and al-Mawasi, according to the Palestinian Wafa news agency and hospital sources. An overnight strike also destroyed medicine warehouses at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir el-Balah, which the Gaza Health Ministry described as a 'heinous crime' that decimated essential dialysis and intensive care supplies. The Israeli military and Shin Bet claimed the operation targeted five Hamas weapon depots, including one located near the hospital facility. Separately, Gaza’s Civil Defence reported the recovery of 112 bodies from a residential site in the Sabra area of Gaza City destroyed by Israeli forces two weeks prior, with 157 individuals still reported missing.

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Why It Matters

The strikes occur despite a technically active ceasefire that began on October 10, 2025, and follow a disarmament agreement between Hamas and other factions. Analysts suggest these military actions indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may not yet be prepared to accept the current framework for the war's conclusion and Israeli withdrawal.

Watch For

Monitor the status of the disarmament agreement and whether the United States or other mediators can compel adherence to the ceasefire framework. Additionally, watch for further reports on the operational capacity of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital following the loss of its medical supply warehouses.