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Nine-year-old girl among five killed in Israeli fire and airstrikes in Gaza

A dual-pronged military operation involving airstrikes and ground fire has resulted in the deaths of five people in Gaza, including a nine-year-old girl. The Israeli military confirmed they were targeting infrastructure in the Sabra area during the incident.

By Project Chintan Newsroom
12 July 2026 · 1 min read
Nine-year-old girl among five killed in Israeli fire and airstrikes in Gaza

A nine-year-old girl was among five Palestinians killed during recent Israeli military activity in the Gaza Strip. The casualties occurred following a combination of shelling and airstrikes directed at residential neighborhoods.

Witnesses reported heavy fire in several districts, leading to the destruction of multiple buildings. Medical officials confirmed the ages and identities of the victims as they were transported to local hospitals for emergency treatment.

The Israeli military acknowledged striking the Sabra neighborhood area in Gaza. Officials stated the operation targeted "terrorist infrastructure," though they did not provide further elaboration on the specific objectives of the mission.

Source: The Israeli military acknowledged striking Sabra neighbourhood area in Gaza, saying it targeted “terrorist infrastructure”, without elaborating

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