Israel kills two in Gaza as Palestinians call for Rafah crossing to open

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Zaheena RasheedJanuary 6, 2026 at 05:54 AM

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Despite a US-brokered ceasefire in effect since October 2025, Israeli forces continue near-daily attacks on Gaza. On Monday, January 6, 2026, Israeli forces bombed a tent in al-Mawasi, killing a five-year-old girl and her uncle, bringing the total Palestinian death toll since the truce to at least 422, according to Gaza health authorities. Israel's military claimed the strike targeted a Hamas fighter planning an attack, but provided no evidence. Restrictions on humanitarian aid continue, and a damaged home collapsed in the Maghazi camp, killing a father and son. The ceasefire, agreed upon after more than 71,000 deaths, includes prisoner exchanges, increased aid, and reopening the Rafah border.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Maghazi 30% Saudi Arabia 30% Egypt 30% Rafah ×240% Khan Younis 40% United States 50% Hamas 50% al-Mawasi ×260% Palestinians ×370% Israel ×690% Gaza Strip ×795%

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gaza 100% israeli forces 90% palestinians 80% attacks on gaza 80% ceasefire 70% death toll 60% humanitarian aid 60% rafah border 50% al-mawasi 40%

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Gaza

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