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STANDARD HUMANITARIAN UNVERIFIED

Israeli Artillery Strike Causes Civilian Casualties in Central Gaza

Jun 18, 2026 05:22 PM CT Wadi Gaza, Gaza Strip gaza, israel, civilian-casualties, artillery, humanitarian

Summary

Israeli forces conducted an artillery strike in central Gaza, resulting in one Palestinian fatality and two injuries. This incident represents a continuation of ongoing military operations and civilian impact in the Gaza theater, contributing to the humanitarian crisis but not indicating a significant shift in strategic conflict trajectory.

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Israeli artillery shelling kill Palestinian in central Gaza Israeli forces have shot and killed a Palestinian near the Wadi Gaza bridge in central Gaza, Wafa news agency reported. The agency said that two Palestinians were wounded after Israeli artillery shelling struck al-Bi’a Street north of Kh...

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Israel NEUTRAL

Conducted artillery shelling in central Gaza, resulting in civilian casualties.

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