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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 killed and ran over a Palestinian child in central Gaza. The incident reflects the ongoing reality on the ground under occupation, amid heightened aggression. Field sources from Gaza reported the child’s death, raising alarming concerns from local residents. The scene unfolded in central Gaza, underscoring the intensifying toll on civilians.

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 killed and ran over a Palestinian child in central Gaza. The incident occurred amid continuing military operations and escalating tensions in the besieged Strip. Eyewitnesses from central Gaza reported that the child was targeted and run over by Israeli forces, resulting in immediate fatal injuries.

The victim, a Palestinian child, succumbed to injuries sustained after being run over by Israeli forces operating in a densely populated area of central Gaza. In addition to the killing, the forces reportedly used armored vehicles during their movement through neighborhoods, causing fear and devastation among civilians.

From its side, the occupation continued to tighten its grip across the central areas of Gaza, with operations marked by violence affecting civilians, including children. The act of killing and running over a child underscores the brutality experienced daily by residents under military aggression.

As the situation unfolded, ambulance crews and local residents faced difficulties reaching the scene due to the ongoing presence of Israeli forces. The killing adds to the wider pattern of targeting minors, particularly in areas where families continue to seek safety from relentless bombardments.

Meanwhile, communities in central Gaza voiced outrage following the incident, describing it as another example of the deadly reality faced by Palestinian children. In addition, civil defense units struggled to operate freely amid heavy military presence in key areas of the enclave.

In Gaza’s central sector, families continue to endure repeated incursions and acts of violence. The killing and running over of the Palestinian child reflect what many residents describe as systematic efforts to inflict fear and trauma upon the civilian population, particularly targeting the most vulnerable segments such as children.

Reports from central Gaza emphasize the need for immediate attention to human rights violations taking place in real time. The child’s killing not only highlights the human cost of the current offensive but also draws attention to the persistent targeting of civilians, raising urgent alarms among humanitarian circles locally.

Local witnesses stated that the child’s body remained at the scene for some time amid the aggression, as Israeli forces maintained a visible and threatening presence. The community expressed sorrow and frustration over the inability to protect its youngest members from the expanding violence sweeping through central Gaza.

The Palestinian child’s life was cut short in an attack that illustrates the stark reality faced by people in Gaza, especially amid intensifying military actions. The event continues to spark reactions among resistance circles and families who demand protection and accountability for crimes committed.

This development adds to the growing list of reported assaults by Israeli forces in central Gaza, as civilians brace for further escalations against the backdrop of persistent aggression. Calls for justice and international intervention echo across communities still reeling from repeated tragedies.

12 Dec, 13:48

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