Israeli Strike Hits Warehouse in Central Gaza, Kills Child
Publication context: First published 23 August 2026. This archived report describes information available at the time; check newer sources for current figures and developments. Quick Summary: An Israeli airstrike hit a warehouse east of Al-Zawaida in central Gaza on Sunday, killing one child and wounding six others amid the enclave's ongoing conflict. Illustrative AI-generated image; not documentary photography. Central Gaza was shaken once again on Sunday after an Israeli airstrike slammed into a warehouse near the town of Al-Zawaida, leaving one child dead and six other Palestinians wounded. The blast added to a long and painful list of civilian casualties recorded in the territory since the conflict began. Witnesses described a heavy explosion followed by a thick column of smoke rising over the area, a scene that has become tragically familiar to residents of central Gaza as strikes continue to hit structures across the enclave. Where the Strike Took Place The targ...