Israeli drone strike kills two children collecting firewood in Gaza

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 24, 2026 at 03:49 PM

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On January 24, 2026, an Israeli drone strike killed two children in northern Gaza as they were collecting firewood near Kamal Adwan Hospital. The children were from the same family. The incident is described as a violation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by the United States in October 2025. Severe fuel shortages have forced Palestinians to seek alternative fuel sources. Since October 11, 2025, Israeli attacks have killed at least 481 Palestinians and wounded 1,206 others, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza. The ministry also reports that the number of child deaths due to cold weather this winter has risen to 10.

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United States 40% Kamal Adwan Hospital ×250% Palestinian Health Ministry ×260% Hamas ×270% Palestinians ×370% Israel ×590% Gaza ×1095%

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gaza 100% israeli drone strike 90% children killed 80% ceasefire violation 70% palestinians 70% humanitarian aid 60% fuel shortages 60% international law 50% kamal adwan hospital 40%