Israeli strike kills children in Gaza despite ceasefire claims

An Israeli airstrike killed at least seven Palestinian children in Gaza on June 6, 2024, as they were playing near a mosque in the Al-Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City. The strike also injured several other civilians, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. This incident occurred despite ongoing international calls for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid access to the besieged territory. The Israeli military stated it was investigating the incident, asserting its operations target Hamas infrastructure and that it takes measures to avoid civilian casualties. However, the ongoing conflict, which began on October 7, 2023, has resulted in a significant number of child fatalities, with the United Nations reporting over 15,000 children killed in Gaza since the conflict escalated. International organizations continue to condemn the high civilian death toll and the devastating impact on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, urging for an immediate cessation of hostilities and accountability for alleged war crimes.