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Gaza City witnessed another night of violence as Israeli airstrikes killed at least nine Palestinians, according to local hospitals. Relatives gathered at Shifa Hospital to grieve as the bodies of the victims, including two women and two children, were prepared for burial. Footage from one of the strike sites showed severe damage to a residential building, with debris, shattered walls and blood-stained belongings scattered across the area. The attacks occurred in at least four separate locations across Gaza City during the night.

Coverage Comparison

The strikes were reported by multiple outlets, though with some variation in the death toll. The Hindu, citing Shifa Hospital, reported at least nine Palestinians killed in overnight strikes, while another report from The Hindu, based on Gaza's civil defence service and hospitals, put the toll at least 10 on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Africa News focused on the human impact, describing relatives mourning at Shifa Hospital and severe damage to residential buildings. The discrepancies in the death tolls reflect the chaotic nature of the ongoing conflict, with different sources reporting different numbers at different times.

Key Claims

  • Death toll: At least nine Palestinians were killed in overnight strikes, with some reports counting at least 10 deaths on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The Hindu reported that a strike on a vehicle near Al-Buraq school killed four people, and an airstrike on a police station in Khan Yunis killed five more.
  • Cumulative deaths since ceasefire: More than 936 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire took effect, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. A second report from The Hindu put the figure at 961, reflecting the ongoing toll.
  • Civilian casualties: The victims included women and children, with footage from strike sites showing severe damage to residential buildings, according to Africa News.
  • Israeli military response: The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the overnight strikes. However, in the case of the Khan Yunis strike, the military said it had struck "a command centre used by operatives of Hamas's armed wing." In a separate incident, Israeli naval forces shot dead a fisherman, and the military said it was looking into the shooting.
  • Israeli casualties: Four Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire, according to The Hindu.

Perspectives

Palestinian Authorities and Health Ministry

Gaza's Health Ministry, which operates under Hamas authority, reported the death tolls and is generally seen as reliable by United Nations agencies and independent experts, according to The Hindu. The ministry does not give a breakdown of civilian and militant deaths.

Israeli Military

Israel says its strikes are in response to violations of the truce or threats to its troops. Military spokesman told AFP that forces had struck "two Hamas terrorists" in western Gaza City, and the military said it struck a command centre in Khan Yunis.

International Focus

The deaths come as international attention has largely focused on the parallel escalation between Israel and Hezbollah along the Lebanese front, while violence in Gaza continues to claim lives almost daily, as noted by Africa News and The Hindu.