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Israeli airstrike kills two Palestinians, including a three-year-old boy, near a Gaza bakery; military says it targeted a Hamas militant

An Israeli airstrike in the central Gaza Strip killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old boy, near a bakery on Sunday, according to health officials. The military claimed the strike targeted a Hamas militant, amid ongoing tensions following a U.S.-backed ceasefire that has not halted Israeli operations.

NDTV+1 source30 August 2026 · 18:06 UTC
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An Israeli airstrike on Sunday killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old boy, near a bakery in Deir Al-Balah, according to health officials. The deceased were identified as Hussam Nusair and Tayyem Hamdan.1

The Israeli military stated that the strike targeted a Hamas militant, although no further details were provided. This incident occurred despite a U.S.-backed ceasefire that was established in October 2025, which had aimed to halt major fighting in the region. However, the ceasefire has not stopped Israeli military operations, which they claim are necessary to prevent attacks from Hamas and other militant groups.234

Since the ceasefire took effect, more than 1,300 Palestinians have reportedly been killed, according to Gazan health officials, while the Israeli military reports that four Israeli soldiers have died in the same period. Hamas has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire and undermining efforts to implement a broader peace plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, which includes provisions for Israeli withdrawals and Hamas disarmament.5

The ongoing violence continues to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where civilians are caught in the crossfire of military operations and retaliatory strikes.

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“The strike occurred amid a fragile ceasefire that has failed to end violence, with more than 1,300 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers killed since October. Hamas accuses Israel of violating the truce, while the military says it acted to thwart militant attacks.”
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“In Saturday's referendum, 52.8 per cent of ballots cast were against the government's proposal to hold negotiations with Brussels, 47.2 per cent were in favour, and 82.5 per cent of eligible voters took part.”
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“Gaza ⁠medics said the Israeli airstrike near a bakery in Deir Al-Balah ‌killed one man, Hussam Nusair, a three-year-old boy, Tayyem ‌Hamdan, and wounded ‌several ⁠others.”
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