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Israeli missile kills children collecting water in Gaza

Nita Blake-Persen
July 14, 2025

An Israeli airstrike has killed at least eight Palestinians, including six children who were collecting water from an aid distribution center. Israel says it intended to target militants in the area. More than 130 Palestinians were killed over the weekend in Gaza.

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At least eight people, including six children, were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit a crowd of civilians who had queued up to collect clean water in the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza. Rescuers rushed to find survivors, racing them to Al-Awda Hospital, one of Gaza's struggling medical facilities.

The Israeli military acknowledged the strike and attributed it to a technical malfunction, saying it had intended to target a nearby Hamas militant site. More civilians died in a another strike carried out by Israel in Gaza City.

With ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas stalled in Qatar, Israelis, including relatives of hostages held by Hamas, have been protesting to pressure Benjamin Netanyahu's government to reach a deal immediately.

(This video summary was created using AI. A journalist edited it before publication.)

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