Israeli Airstrike Kills Hamas Leader in Gaza
On Sunday, an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza killed a leader of Hamas, a group that governs Gaza. Salah al-Bardaweel, the leader, and his wife were killed in the attack in Khan Younis, a city in Gaza. 😢
This event is part of increasing violence between Israel and Hamas. Over the past six days, there have been many attacks, and many people have been hurt or killed. 😔
What is Hamas? Hamas is an organization in Gaza. They have control over Gaza and have been in conflict with Israel for many years.
What Happened? Israel says it is targeting Hamas to protect itself. They launched airstrikes, which are attacks using airplanes, on areas in Gaza where they believe Hamas is operating.
Impact on People
Many people in Gaza are scared and are trying to find safe places. According to health officials, at least 18 people were killed on Sunday in the cities of Rafah and Khan Younis. Sadly, this includes many women and children. 😥
On Tuesday, more than 400 people were killed, more than half of them women and children.
Israel has warned people in certain neighborhoods to leave because they plan to continue their attacks there.
Calls for Peace
Countries around the world are asking for a ceasefire, which means stopping the fighting. Britain, France, and Germany have asked Israel to allow humanitarian aid, which is help like food and medicine, to reach the people in Gaza.
Hoping for Peace
Many people hope that the fighting will stop soon so that everyone can be safe. It’s important for all sides to find a way to talk and work towards peace. 🕊️
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Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in S Gaza, Hamas says
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