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The Day · Friday 12 December 2025

Filed 11:33 · 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 tragic episode amid ongoing violence in the territory. The killing has sparked outrage, heightening tensions in the region. Witnesses reported the child’s fatal encounter with the military forces, reflecting the intensifying reality faced by civilians in central Gaza. The situation remains tense following the killing.

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 have killed and run over a Palestinian child in central Gaza, according to field sources. The incident took place amidst continued military operations carried out by Israeli forces in various parts of the besieged enclave. The child was located in a central area of Gaza when the forces intervened with lethal action.

Witness accounts from the ground report that the child, whose identity has not been confirmed at the time of reporting, was killed in circumstances involving direct military activity. In addition to the killing, the child was run over by Israeli forces, a development that has sparked strong condemnation in the area and raised alarm among humanitarian observers operating in the region.

Central Gaza continues to witness escalating aggression by Israeli forces, with repeated incursions and intensified live fire reported by local communities. The death of the child adds to a growing list of casualties, as civilians in Gaza endure relentless assaults targeting densely populated areas. The act of running over the child is viewed by many in the community as a deliberate and brutal use of force, deepening the wounds of those affected by the occupation.

Residents in central Gaza expressed shock and grief upon learning of the incident, gathering in the surrounding area in protest and mourning. Local voices described the act as another example of the dangerous environment in which Palestinian children are forced to live. With no safe spaces and constant threats from armed patrols and mechanized units, civilians continue to be the primary victims.

Meanwhile, from its side, the community in central Gaza has demanded accountability for the actions of Israeli forces. Calls for international investigation and legal action are rising, as rights groups and medical teams respond to the aftermath of the incident. The area remains on high alert, with concerns of continued military presence and further escalation.

Local medical teams reached the scene in the aftermath, but found the child with no signs of life, following both the killing and being run over. Ambulance crews and first responders worked to recover the body under difficult field conditions, as Israeli military vehicles remained positioned in the vicinity. The brutality of the manner in which the child was killed has drawn broad condemnation across Palestinian sectors.

Gaza’s central areas have been among the locations facing consistent targeting by Israeli forces. The killing and subsequent running over of the child reinforce fears that the situation is worsening for civilians caught in the line of fire. Activists and community leaders have stressed the need for urgent protection for children and vulnerable populations, citing the latest incident as a tragic reminder of ongoing violations.

From local journalists to resistance-affiliated sources, the narrative remains unified in denouncing the repeated targeting of children. The killing underscores a broader pattern of disregard for civilian lives in conflict zones, as reported extensively by human rights defenders in Gaza. The child’s death stands as a grim testament to the cost paid by the youngest members of Palestinian society.

The incident has also provoked renewed demands from Palestinian groups calling for a cessation to violent incursions and a halt to the lethal tactics employed by Israeli forces in populated areas. Protests and vigils are expected in the coming hours as the community mourns yet another young life claimed by military force.

The overall atmosphere in central Gaza remains heavy and volatile, as residents brace for possible further military actions. In the wake of the killing and the manner of the child’s death, emotions run high and calls for justice grow stronger. There has been no official statement from Israeli forces regarding the incident at this time.

12 Dec, 11:33

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