Five Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza despite ceasefire
Five Palestinians were killed by Israeli occupation forces in the Shujaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City on Wednesday, despite a ceasefire being in place.
The Israeli army confirmed the killings, claiming the individuals were approaching its soldiers when they were targeted.
Al Jazeera reported that an unspecified number of Palestinians were wounded by Israeli army fire in the Halawa area of Jabalia, quoting a source from the Gaza Emergency Services.
"We understand that the Israeli military has said in a statement that its forces have opened fire on a number of Palestinians who had approached Israeli troops stationed along the redeployment line. The incidents took place in Khan Younis and in the Shujayea neighbourhood of Gaza City. Many Palestinians have used the pause in fighting to return to their homes to inspect the destruction. The scale of devastation across Gaza has left large, open areas visible to Israeli ground forces. Gunfire can still be heard right now as Israeli troops often open fire at any movement near their positions, particularly in the eastern parts of the enclave," said Al Jazeera's Tareq Abu Azzoum reporting from Deir el-Balah, Gaza.
