An Israeli air strike on an apartment block in Gaza has killed a woman and wounded two other people, according to hospital officials. The attack took place early on Wednesday in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood of Gaza City.
The woman killed has been named as Reem Asaad Awad, 33, according to a source at Al Shifa hospital. The source said the strike caused extensive damage to the targeted apartment and nearby buildings.
Fire follows strike on Gaza City apartment
A large fire broke out after the attack. The daughter of the woman who died was rescued from the blaze.
Reporting from Gaza City, ‘s correspondent said the strike happened at 4am local time, which is 01:00 GMT. This detail is included here as reported by the outlet’s correspondent.
Israel’s claims and stalled ceasefire talks
Israel says it is investigating the strike and claims it targeted a member of Hamas, but has not provided evidence to support this.
The report said Israel has killed 1,501 Palestinians in Gaza since the two sides agreed a ceasefire with Hamas last October. That truce was part of a wider US-backed proposal. Talks on the second phase, which includes Israeli withdrawal and Hamas disarmament, have stalled.
Aid restrictions and reconstruction delays in Gaza
The agreement states that 600 trucks of humanitarian aid should enter Gaza each day. Israeli authorities have continued to impose severe restrictions on supplies entering the enclave.
Reconstruction of the war-shattered territory has not yet begun.
