Israeli attacks in Gaza kill five people, including a girl, say medics
Overview of Recent Israeli Attacks in Gaza
By Nidal al-Mughrabi
Fatalities and Immediate Impact
CAIRO, July 12 (Reuters) - Israeli attacks killed at least five people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, Palestinian health officials said.
Incident at Al-Bureij Refugee Camp
Medics said Israeli gunfire directed at a tent encampment on the eastern side of the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed 9-year-old Tala Abu Matar. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the girl's death.
Airstrike in Sabra Neighbourhood
An airstrike at a metal foundry in Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood killed four people. Witnesses said the site was hit with three Israeli missiles.
Israeli Military Statement
Israel's military told Reuters it had struck "terrorist" infrastructure, without giving further details.
Ceasefire and Ongoing Violence
The ceasefire agreed in October 2025 between Israel and Hamas halted major fighting in the enclave, but it has failed to stop Israeli attacks that have killed more than 1,000 Palestinians since it took effect. Four Israeli soldiers have been killed by militants in Gaza over the same period.
Political Developments and Peace Talks
The latest violence comes as Hamas leaders visited Cairo for further talks over implementing the second phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan.
Key Discussion Points
The discussions include Hamas disarmament and Israeli army withdrawals, according to sources close to the talks, adding that there had not yet been a breakthrough.
Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
Nearly all of Gaza's 2 million people, most of whom have been displaced several times, now live on a tiny strip of land along the coast, mainly in makeshift tents or damaged buildings, under Hamas control.
Background of the Conflict
Hamas-led fighters killed 1,200 people during their cross-border attack into Israel on October 7, 2023, according to Israeli tallies. The Gaza health ministry said more than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in the territory since then.
(Reporting by Nidal al-Mughrabi;Editing by Helen Popper)
