Israeli Strike Kills 6, Injures 15 at Gaza Tent Camp as Ceasefire Talks Stall
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jun 6
Israeli Strike Kills 6, Injures 15 at Gaza Tent Camp as Ceasefire Talks Stall
3 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jun 6
Summary
At least 6 people were killed and 15 wounded in an Israeli air attack on a Gaza City tent camp sheltering displaced people, with many of the injured taken to al-Shifa Hospital's intensive care unit.
Witnesses said women and children were among the casualties after drone strikes triggered a huge explosion at a UN school compound, hitting tents as what appeared to be a wedding was underway.
The Israeli army said it had targeted terrorists in the area without elaborating, while Hamas called the strike a horrific massacre and accused Israel of escalating attacks on civilians.
Separate attacks were also reported Saturday in Khan Younis and near a children's hospital in Gaza City's Tuffah neighborhood, with local reporters saying bombardment has intensified despite the October 10 ceasefire.
The strike came as Hamas met mediators and Palestinian factions in Cairo to push for enforcement of the ceasefire's first phase, while talks on aid access, border crossings and a second-phase transition remain stalled.
With multiple cease-fires collapsing, is the Middle East on the brink of a wider, uncontrollable war?
As the US labels Israel a 'critical' spy threat, is their historic military alliance starting to fracture?
Could Iran's closure of a vital oil strait trigger a global economic crisis before a military one?
Gaza Under Fire: The June 6, 2026 Airstrike, Ceasefire Breakdown, and the Escalating Humanitarian Emergency
Overview
On June 6, 2026, an Israeli airstrike hit a United Nations school compound in Gaza, causing panic as people fled and civilian vehicles rushed to help the injured. Among the victims was Engineer Mohannad Farwana, who was killed in Khan Younis on what should have been his wedding day. The Israeli military admitted to the strike, claiming it targeted 'terrorists.' This incident happened against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire after a brutal two-year conflict, with ongoing violence, repeated ceasefire violations, and a deepening humanitarian crisis making peace and recovery in Gaza increasingly difficult.