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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

Filed 12:02 · Palestine time (UTC+2) · Gaza

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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 adds to growing concerns over the treatment of civilians amid ongoing military operations. Reports indicate the child was targeted and fatally struck. The situation remains tense as residents in central Gaza face continued aggression from Israeli forces.

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 reports emerging from the besieged enclave. The incident took place during the continued military incursions across the strip. Witnesses in central Gaza reported scenes of violence as armored vehicles and military units moved through civilian areas.

The child was reportedly targeted and fatally struck, leading to immediate local condemnation. Families in the area described moments of fear and chaos as Israeli forces intensified their presence, deploying heavy machinery and live fire. The child’s identity and circumstances remain restricted to the stated facts, with the incident framed by local observers as part of the wider Israeli campaign in the Gaza Strip.

From its side, the local community has expressed outrage over the killing and the act of running over the child. Eyewitnesses reported the use of force without warning, heightening the state of emergency in the populated neighborhoods of central Gaza.

In addition, local health and rescue efforts were hindered by ongoing military movements, with teams facing difficulties reaching the scene. The killing and running over of the child have prompted grief and anger across the densely populated strip. Families and residents have called for accountability and an end to such acts against children and civilians under occupation.

Meanwhile, central Gaza remains under heightened alert as military units continue operations in the area. The violence surrounding this fatal incident reflects the longstanding volatility and the daily dangers faced by Palestinian civilians, particularly children, living under occupation.

Israeli forces did not immediately release a statement regarding the incident. Local sources stress the need for international attention and monitoring to prevent further violations. The streets of central Gaza, once filled with children and families, now echo with fear and silence following the killing that has shaken the community.

The killing and running over of a Palestinian child by Israeli forces in central Gaza stands as a stark reminder of the risks endured by Gaza’s civilian population. The child’s death is one among cases highlighting the conduct of military operations in populated zones. Residents continue to face dire conditions as actions like these add to the trauma and destruction that characterize the daily life in Gaza under continued military aggression.

12 Dec, 12:02

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