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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
At least 9 reported dead in IDF strikes in Gaza, including 3 children, after gunfire on troops
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Palestinian media outlets report at least nine dead in Israeli strikes in Gaza overnight, including six in the Strip’s north, where the military says it returned fire against gunmen who attacked troops.
The reports say three people were killed, including two children aged 16 and 12, in Israeli artillery shelling in Gaza City’s eastern Tuffah neighborhood.
Another three people, including a five-month old, were killed by Israeli shelling in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City, according to the reports.
In addition, three others are also reported killed in a strike in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis, according to Palestinian media.
The tolls are not immediately verified.
The IDF says it carried out tank shelling and airstrikes in northern Gaza after gunmen attacked troops, severely wounding one officer.
The military is expected to conduct additional strikes against Hamas, over what it says was a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire that took effect in October.
Four martyrs, including a child, were killed as a result of Israeli occupation artillery shelling on the Zeitoun and Al-Tuffah neighborhoods, east of Gaza City. pic.twitter.com/50QpYCFam3
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