Israeli Missile Hits Gaza Children Collecting Water, IDF Blames Malfunction

Keywords: Gaza, Israel, IDF, missile strike, children, water distribution, humanitarian crisis, ceasefire talks, Hamas, Gaza war
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Monday, 14 July 2025

Israeli Missile Hits Gaza Children Collecting Water, IDF Blames Malfunction

In a tragic incident in central Gaza, an Israeli missile struck a water distribution point, killing at least six children and injuring over a dozen others, according to local officials. The Israeli military has blamed the attack on a missile malfunction, stating it missed its intended target.

The strike occurred on Sunday at a water collection point in the Nuseirat refugee camp, a location where displaced families have been relying on for basic necessities. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the missile was meant to target an Islamic Jihad militant, but a technical failure caused it to land

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