An Israeli strike on an apartment block in Gaza City killed 33-year-old Reem Asaad Awad and wounded two others, hospital officials said. Her daughter was rescued from a fire that broke out after the attack.
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01Summary
- 01Reem Asaad Awad, 33, was killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza City's Al-Rimal neighbourhood early on Wednesday.
- 02Hospital officials said two other people were wounded in the strike, which hit an apartment block.
- 03A source at Al Shifa hospital said the attack caused extensive damage to the apartment and nearby buildings.
- 04Awad's young daughter was rescued from a large fire inside the apartment after the strike.
- 05Israel said it was investigating the strike and claimed it targeted a Hamas member, without providing evidence.
02Why it matters
The strike adds to the civilian toll in Gaza and shows that violence is continuing despite the ceasefire agreement. It also highlights how restrictions and stalled talks are delaying recovery and aid.
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