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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

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Israeli Forces Kill and Run Over Palestinian Child in Central Gaza

Israeli forces have killed and run over a Palestinian child in central Gaza. The incident occurred amid rising tensions in the region. The killing underscores the continued violence affecting civilians, particularly children, in the blockaded territory.

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – DECEMBER 11: People mourn the loss of a Palestinian in an Israeli army attack after violation of the ceasefire in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on December 11, 2025. ( Abed Rahim Khatib – Anadolu Agency )

Israeli forces have killed and run over a Palestinian child in central Gaza, according to field sources. The incident marks another development in the ongoing escalation in the besieged coastal enclave, where Palestinian civilians, particularly children, continue to bear the brunt of Israeli military actions.

Witnesses from the area confirmed that Israeli forces were present in central Gaza when the child was targeted. The child was not only killed but also run over, leaving the community in shock and mourning. Local residents gathered around the site, expressing outrage and sorrow at the latest act of violence.

This incident adds to the growing list of assaults and aggression experienced by Palestinian children in recent times. From its side, the community in central Gaza voiced strong condemnation of the killing, stressing the continued suffering of Palestinian families under what they describe as systematic violence against civilians.

In addition, residents in central Gaza decried the repeated targeting of unarmed individuals, particularly minors. They described the scene as a blatant disregard for human life and underscored the need for immediate international attention to such incidents. The killing and reported running over of the child by Israeli forces has ignited anger across the region, with many calling for accountability and justice.

Meanwhile, tensions remain high across Gaza. The local population continues to navigate deteriorating conditions under a protracted humanitarian crisis. Access to basic necessities remains limited, and daily life is heavily disrupted by persistent military operations. Families in central Gaza, already enduring repeated attacks, now mourn yet another young life lost in the ongoing conflict.

Community leaders in central Gaza weighed in by describing the latest killing as part of a wider pattern of violence against Palestinian children. They stated that such incidents deepen the trauma endured by families and threaten the future of the coming generation. The targeted killing and subsequent running over of the child, as reported, has left a deep psychological scar on those who witnessed the tragedy.

From its side, the Palestinian community underscored its resilience and determination to bring attention to these violations. The case of the child killed and run over is being widely circulated within Palestinian circles and among human rights defenders. Residents emphasized their rejection of what they termed repeated crimes committed against them, particularly in central Gaza.

In response to the killing, various voices from within Gaza continue to highlight the human cost of the occupation and the unending pain inflicted upon families. With each new incident, the resistance rooted in the Palestinian street grows more determined, fueled by a sense of injustice and an unwavering demand for liberation and dignity.

As the people of central Gaza continue their daily struggle, the killing and running over of a Palestinian child by Israeli forces once again brings to the forefront the grim realities faced by civilians. Calls for justice, protection, and international awareness grow louder, echoed in the cries of those left behind. The streets of Gaza, bearing witness to this tragedy, stand as a painful reminder of the human toll of continued violence.

12 Dec, 13:33

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