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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

Filed 13:17 · Palestine time (UTC+2) · Gaza

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Israeli Forces Kill and Run Over Palestinian Child in Central Gaza

Israeli forces have killed and run over a Palestinian child in central Gaza. The incident marks another serious development in the area, which continues to witness rising violations. The killing underscores the ongoing suffering of Palestinian civilians under continuing assaults.

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA – DECEMBER 11: People mourn the loss of a Palestinian in an Israeli army attack after violation of the ceasefire in the al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on December 11, 2025. ( Abed Rahim Khatib – Anadolu Agency )

Israeli forces killed and ran over a Palestinian child in central Gaza. Eyewitnesses in the area reported scenes of devastation following the latest assault, as the incident added to the growing toll faced by civilians in the besieged territory. The identity of the child remains unstated, and the circumstances surrounding the killing and the act of being run over were not immediately disclosed.

Residents in central Gaza described the presence and movement of Israeli forces as intense and unrelenting. Witness accounts conveyed shock and grief as the news of the young victim’s killing spread across neighborhoods. According to those present, the child was subjected to the dual act of being killed and subsequently run over by Israeli forces operating in the area.

The community responded with outrage and sorrow, expressing condemnation over what they described as a deliberate targeting of a young, unarmed civilian. The incident intensified feelings of anger and resistance, as people in central Gaza continued to face the consequences of military operations on a daily basis. The act was widely viewed as another manifestation of the oppressive measures undertaken by Israeli forces within densely populated civilian zones.

Meanwhile, tension in the area remained high as residents gathered to mourn the child. The streets of central Gaza saw people gathering in small groups despite the risks, denouncing the killing and mourning the loss of yet another young Palestinian life. Streets echoed with chants and expressions of frustration under sustained pressure from Israeli tactics that have repeatedly left children and civilians as casualties.

In addition, local sources stressed that the killing and crushing of the child reflect a broader trend of escalation targeting Palestinian youth. The fact that the victim was a child underlines the ongoing vulnerability of young Palestinians in zones witnessing military incursions. From its side, the local population regarded the event as a stark reminder of a larger pattern of violations repeated against unprotected civilians, many of whom have no place of refuge or escape amid the destruction.

The incident has further deepened the humanitarian crisis in central Gaza, where infrastructure remains strained and emotional trauma among civilians continues to mount. Parents, neighbors, and members of the local community voiced deep anguish, with some expressing fears that more such horrors could follow if the situation remains unchecked.

As the incident circulates among local and international observers, it highlights the dangers children continue to face across Gaza while under occupation. The killing and running over of a single child encapsulates the severe cost civilians continue to pay during heightened military activity, and it remains a central point of sorrow and resistance in Palestinian society.

12 Dec, 13:17

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