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Israeli gunfire in Gaza refugee camp kills 6, including 9-year-old girl

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Updated 12.7.2026
Key Topics & People
Al-Bureij refugee camp *Tala Abu Matar Gaza Strip Gaza City Khan Younis

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Jul 12 Evening

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South China Morning PostJul 12

Israeli gunfire in Gaza refugee camp kills 6, including 9-year-old girl

On Sunday, Palestinian health officials reported that Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip resulted in at least six deaths, including a 9-year-old girl named Tala Abu Matar. Medics stated she was killed by Israeli gunfire at a tent encampment in the Al-Bureij refugee camp. The Israeli military said it was unaware of this specific incident. Separately, an Israeli air strike on a metal foundry in Gaza City's Sabra neighborhood killed four people, with witnesses reporting three missiles hitting the site. The Israeli military stated it struck "terrorist" infrastructure. Additionally, a strike in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis killed at least one person and wounded several others, including children. These events occurred as mediators held talks regarding a US-brokered ceasefire.

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Al JazeeraJul 12

Israeli forces kill five Palestinians in latest attacks on Gaza

Israeli forces conducted attacks in Gaza resulting in the deaths of at least five Palestinians, including a nine-year-old girl. A drone strike on a blacksmith's shop in Gaza City killed at least four individuals, while gunfire near the Al-Bureij refugee camp also resulted in fatalities. The Israeli military stated it targeted "terrorist infrastructure." These incidents follow a US-brokered ceasefire in October, which the article states has been violated by continued Israeli air strikes. Since the ceasefire, at least 1,098 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, with health ministry data indicating thousands more wounded. The article also notes Israel has expanded its control over Gaza beyond the agreed-upon demarcation line.

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Key Claims

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The Israeli military acknowledged striking the area, saying it targeted 'terrorist infrastructure'.

— The Israeli military

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Israeli gunfire in Gaza refugee camp killed at least six people, including a 9-year-old girl.

— Palestinian health officials

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The Israeli military said it was not aware of the incident involving the 9-year-old girl.

— Israeli military

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Israel’s military stated it had struck “terrorist” infrastructure in Gaza City.

— Israeli military

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Israeli forces killed five Palestinians in Gaza, including a nine-year-old girl, in an Israeli drone attack and gunfire.

— Gaza's Health Ministry