Israeli Strike Kills Two in Gaza City
Israeli Strike Kills Two in Gaza City
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Key Points
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The reports describe a “double-tap” strike as an attack in which a site is bombed initially and then hit again after rescuers arrive, a tactic intended to maximize casualties.
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The weapon used in the second strike was believed to be a Mikholit, an Israeli-developed guided glide bomb, according to the report.
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After Mohammad Abdul Zinati was killed, his father was shown outside al-Shifa Hospital reciting the Quran and saying, “God is sufficient for me, and he is the best disposer of affairs.”
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Footage verified by Al Jazeera showed Civil Defence members and local residents carrying a photograph of paramedic Sharif Shadi Labad during his funeral procession while chanting, “Oh martyr, rest, rest. We continue the struggle.”
An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City's Sheikh Radwan neighborhood killed two Palestinians on Saturday, including 15-year-old Mohammad Abdul Zinati, according to Palestinian health officials. The attack was described as a "double-tap" strike—a first blast followed by a second strike targeting rescuers who arrived to help—a tactic that Al Jazeera verified through footage. The incident occurred despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire announced in October 2025, which Palestinian officials say has been repeatedly violated by continued Israeli military operations.
How a 'Double-Tap' Strike Unfolded
The first Israeli drone strike hit Civil Defence paramedic Sharif Shadi Labad in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood. When residents and rescue workers rushed to help him, a second strike struck the same location, killing additional people gathered there. Al Jazeera verified footage showing Civil Defence members carrying Labad's photograph during his funeral procession, chanting "Oh martyr, rest, rest. We continue the struggle."
Weapon Used Was Israeli-Developed Guided Bomb
The second strike that killed rescuers is believed to have used a Mikholit, an Israeli-developed guided glide bomb, according to reports. This weapon type allows for precise targeting from aircraft. The use of such munitions in densely populated areas raises questions about civilian harm and proportionality in the conflict.
15-Year-Old Among the Dead
Mohammad Abdul Zinati, a 15-year-old Palestinian, was among those killed in the strikes. His father was later seen outside al-Shifa Hospital reciting the Quran and saying, "God is sufficient for me, and he is the best disposer of affairs." Al Jazeera documented the family's grief as they mourned his death.
Israeli Claims and Ceasefire Violations
Israeli forces said they were targeting Hamas operatives in the strike, though no Hamas affiliation was confirmed for the victims. Palestinian officials have documented dozens of incidents they say violate the October 2025 ceasefire agreement. Reuters reported that health officials confirmed at least three Palestinians were killed in airstrikes across Gaza on Saturday, including Basir Al-Bursh, the son of Gaza's health ministry director-general.
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