Deir el-Balah
Coverage of Deir el-Balah in the Nexus archive.
- At least eight killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
At least eight people were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah after Hamas agreed to a disarmament deal. Israel stated the strikes targeted military operatives.
- Israeli attacks kill 14 in Gaza on Sunday
Israeli attacks in Gaza on Sunday killed 14 people, including two Palestinians, one a child, in a strike on a tent in Remal. Earlier attacks occurred in Gaza City, Deir el-Balah, and Khan Younis.
- Three children among nine killed since dawn in Gaza
Three children are among nine Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza since dawn, as reported by Al Jazeera Arabic. The attacks occurred in Gaza City, Deir el-Balah, and Khan Younis.
- Two Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on Gaza home
Two Palestinians were killed and several others injured in an Israeli attack on a home in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, according to the territory’s ambulance and emergency service and Quds News Network. The deceased were identified as Kamal Abu Mu’eileq (Abu Nabhan) and his wife.
- Israeli strike injures several people in Gaza
Israeli drone strikes in Gaza injured several Palestinians, including a woman and a child, with one reported death in central Gaza. The attacks occurred in Deir el-Balah and near the Intelligence headquarters in Gaza City.
- UN report: hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza lack access to a functioning school
A UN report reveals that 613 temporary learning spaces in Gaza are insufficient to meet the needs of approximately 770,422 children, with only 432,701 currently enrolled. North Gaza, Gaza City, and parts of Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah face the highest strain due to displaced populations exceeding classroom capacity.
- Israel attacks civilians sheltering at UN school in Gaza, while separate strike kills two
An Israeli attack targeted Palestinian civilians sheltering at a UNRWA school in Deir el-Balah, Gaza, injuring several, including a wheelchair user. Over the past 24 hours, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed two people and wounded 12 others. At least 1,203 people have been killed and 3,900 injured since a ceasefire in October.
- Israeli air attack on Gaza apartment kills family of three
An Israeli air attack on an apartment in Gaza's Deir el-Balah killed a family of three, with one child surviving. The attack occurred as Israel escalated attacks across the territory despite a reported October ceasefire.
- Israeli air strike on home kills four members of the same family
An Israeli helicopter air strike in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza Strip, killed four family members, including a six-year-old child. The victims include Omar Sami Ahmed Abu Qassem, his wife Asmaa Ghazi Abu Qassem, their daughter Habiba Omar Sami Abu Qassem, and an unnamed fourth person. The attack targeted a family home according to Wafa news agency.
- Video: Palestinians in Gaza mark 1,000 days since Israel launched full-scale war on Gaza
Displaced Palestinians in Gaza marked 1,000 days since Israel's full-scale war began following the Hamas-led attack on 7 October 2023. Over 73,000 Palestinians, including 21,500 children, have been killed, with 90% of Gaza's territory reportedly destroyed.
- Israeli strikes kill at least five people in Gaza on Monday
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least five people, including an eight-year-old child, according to Gaza health officials and Al-Aqsa Hospital. The attack occurred in Deir el-Balah, central Gaza, and was confirmed by an Israeli military source.
- Israeli strike in central Gaza kills three Palestinians, including a child
An Israeli drone strike in central Gaza killed three Palestinians, including a child, and injured others on al-Baraka Street in Deir el-Balah. The Israeli military confirmed the attack, and the Gaza health ministry reported 1,041 Palestinian deaths in Gaza since the October 10 ceasefire.
- Israel kills 14 people in attacks across Gaza
Israel killed at least 14 people in Gaza on Sunday through strikes in Khan Younis, Gaza City, and Deir el-Balah.
- Joy and desire for change as Gaza’s Deir el-Balah holds elections
Residents of Deir el-Balah in Gaza voted for the first time since 2006 amid ongoing destruction, displacement, and genocide. The election reflects resilience and a desire for change despite challenging circumstances.
- Polls open in Gaza area in first municipal election in 20 years
Polls opened in Gaza's Deir el-Balah for the first municipal election in 20 years, described as a 'pilot' by officials. The occupied West Bank also held its first elections since the 2023 war.
- ‘Solutions, not slogans’: Gaza holds first election in 21 years
Gaza held its first local election in 21 years in Deir el-Balah amid ongoing war, with residents prioritizing practical solutions over political slogans.