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STANDARD HUMANITARIAN UNVERIFIED

Israeli Forces Kill 11-Year-Old Boy in Khan Younis

Aug 12, 2026 04:06 PM CT Khan Younis, Gaza Strip civilian casualties, Gaza, Israel, humanitarian crisis

Summary

Israeli forces shot and killed an 11-year-old boy in Khan Younis, Gaza. This incident contributes to the ongoing humanitarian crisis and civilian casualty toll in the Gaza theater, reflecting the intensity of Israeli military operations against Hamas infrastructure and personnel.

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The father of an 11-year-old boy says Israeli forces shot his son in the head and leg in Khan Younis.

Sources (1)

T2 Al Jazeera
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Actor Responses

Israel NEUTRAL

Israeli forces conducted operations resulting in the death of a civilian child in Khan Younis.

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