Gaza's civil defense agency reported that an Israeli missile strike in Al-Mawasi, near Khan Yunis, killed five people, including two children, and wounded dozens more. The strike targeted a shelter camp close to the Kuwaiti Field Hospital, which confirmed the casualties. The Israeli military stated the attack was in response to a clash with Palestinian militants that left several soldiers wounded. Despite a ceasefire brokered in October, both sides have accused each other of violations, and heavy fighting continues in southern Gaza, particularly around Rafah, where Israeli forces are targeting tunnel networks. The ongoing conflict, which began after an attack on Israel in October 2023, has resulted in over 70,000 deaths in Gaza, according to local health authorities.