Wafa news agency
Coverage of Wafa news agency in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli forces detain five Palestinians, including two children, in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces detained five Palestinians, including two children aged 15 and 16, during a raid in Kisan village, east of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. The village council head, Bakr Rashaydeh, reported that forces searched homes before making the arrests.
- Israeli forces kill three people in strikes on Gaza
Israeli forces killed three people in separate strikes on Gaza, including one at barracks housing displaced people near Nuseirat, another in a residential apartment in Gaza City, and a third near a school in Beit Lahia, according to Wafa news agency.
- Israeli forces and settlers storm Palestinian villages in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces and settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, using gas bombs, detaining individuals, and burning crops. The incidents occurred in Kafr Malik, Silwad, and Sinjil, with injuries reported at the Palestine Medical Complex and Qaddura camp.
- 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.
- Israeli attack critically wounds several Palestinians near Gaza City
Israeli forces bombed a group of Palestinians near Gaza City in the al-Twam area, critically wounding several people. Another man was seriously wounded after being shot by Israeli forces in the central Gaza Strip, according to Wafa news agency and medical sources.
- Ben Gvir takes part in raid of West Bank village
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir participated in a raid of the West Bank village al-Mughayyir with settlers. The village has faced repeated attacks by settlers supported by the Israeli army.
- Palestinian killed in Israeli airstrike on home in central Gaza
A Palestinian citizen was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a home in al-Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza, according to Wafa news agency and medical sources. The death toll since the October ceasefire has reached 1,101, with 3,546 wounded.
- Israeli attack wounds four Palestinians in central Gaza
An Israeli attack in central Gaza wounded four Palestinians west of the Nuseirat refugee camp near Radi station on Sunday evening. The injured were transported to al-Awda Hospital by medical teams, according to the Wafa news agency.
- Four killed in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City
An Israeli drone strike on a metal workshop in southwestern Gaza City killed at least four Palestinians and wounded others, according to Wafa news agency. The Palestinian health ministry reported the death toll from Israeli actions in Gaza reached 73,221 with 173,643 wounded since October 7, 2023. Since a ceasefire began in October last year, 1,098 people have been killed and 3,535 wounded.
- One killed and four wounded in Israeli attack on central Gaza
An Israeli air strike targeting a civilian vehicle in central Gaza killed one Palestinian and wounded four others, according to Wafa news agency. The Palestinian health ministry reported 73,221 deaths and 173,643 injuries since October 2023, with 1,098 killed and 3,535 wounded since a ceasefire began in October.
- Israeli forces detain Al-Aqsa Mosque religious leader after Friday prayers
Israeli forces have detained Sheikh Mohammad Hussein, the grand mufti of Jerusalem, after he concluded the Friday sermon and prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, according to Wafa news agency.
- Israeli attacks continue in southern Lebanon and Gaza
Israeli attacks struck southern Lebanon's al-Mansouri and Tallousah towns and multiple areas in Gaza, resulting in at least three Palestinian deaths and additional casualties. The attacks occurred despite a recent ceasefire framework agreement between Israel, Lebanon, and the United States.
- Settler attack injures several Palestinians near Hebron
Israeli settlers attacked and wounded several Palestinians near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, according to Wafa news agency and the Palestine Red Crescent Society. Settlers, protected by Israeli soldiers, stormed the town of Idhna, firing on Palestinian landowners. A young man was injured with a rubber-coated steel bullet, and two elderly Palestinians were hurt while protecting their sheep.
- Israeli settlers injure five Palestinians in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers injured five Palestinians in two separate attacks in the occupied West Bank. In one incident, a family near Beitillu was assaulted, resulting in a broken arm and stolen phones. In another, near al-Khan al-Ahmar, settlers on a motorbike rammed villagers, used pepper spray, and attempted to steal sheep before Israeli forces detained four Palestinians who resisted.
- Israeli strikes kill at least three in Gaza city
Israeli drone strikes in northern Gaza City killed at least three people and injured several others, according to local sources and Wafa news agency. The attacks occurred near al-Helou Feil Station and Dar al-Arqam School in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood. Eight Palestinians have been killed and 26 hospitalized in Gaza over the past 24 hours.
- Israeli drone strike targets civilians in Gaza City
An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City wounded several Palestinians near Dar Al-Arqam School in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood. Medical sources report some victims are critically injured, according to Wafa news agency.
- Israeli drone attack kills two north of Khan Younis
An Israeli drone attack north of Khan Younis in southern Gaza killed two people and wounded several others, according to Wafa news agency. In the past 24 hours, at least eight people have been killed and 24 injured in Israeli attacks in the region.
- Israel took wounded Palestinian from hospital; 18 months later, family told he is dead
Israeli forces bombed a vehicle in the occupied West Bank on 3 December 2024, killing three Palestinians and wounding another. The family of Majdi Nour Abu Ara was informed 18 months later of his death via an Israeli High Court decision, after Israeli authorities allegedly concealed his fate. Another wounded individual, Ayman Najeh Ghanem, was seized from a hospital by Israeli special forces.
- Several Palestinians injured in Israeli drone strike on Gaza City tent
Several Palestinians were injured in an Israeli drone strike on a tent in western Gaza City that shelters displaced people. The attack occurred on Saturday, and the injured were transferred to Al-Shifa Hospital for treatment.
- Israeli strike kills three civilians in central Gaza
An Israeli strike near the al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza killed three civilians and injured others on Friday evening. The attack, carried out by an Israeli combat drone targeting a vehicle, was reported by Wafa news agency. The casualties were evacuated to Shuhada Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah.
- Palestinian school girl killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza City
A Palestinian school girl, Raghad Ashour, was killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza City's Rimal neighborhood. Medical sources reported 1,021 Palestinians killed, 3,249 wounded, and 784 bodies recovered since a ceasefire began on 11 October 2025.
- Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza City and several in southern Lebanon
Israeli strikes killed four Palestinians in a Gaza City apartment and several others in southern Lebanon. Attacks targeted the al-Safadi family's residence in Gaza and multiple locations in Lebanon, including Arab Salim, Deir ez-Zahrani, and al-Numairiyah, with reports of destroyed homes and drone attacks.
- Israeli strike on Gaza tent wounds five Palestinians
An Israeli air strike hit a tent in al-Mawasi, Gaza, injuring five Palestinians. Palestinian health authorities reported 73,018 killed and 173,273 injured since October 2023, with 1,007 deaths and 3,165 injuries since a ceasefire began on October 11.
- Israeli forces detain and attack Palestinians in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces detained three Palestinian men and attacked others with tear gas and sound bombs near Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank. Additional arrests and raids occurred near Jenin and Qalqilya city, according to Wafa news agency.
- Israeli forces conduct raids in occupied West Bank as Israeli settlers attack infrastructure
Israeli forces raided a children's toy store in Jenin and fired tear gas in the marketplace, while also storming Al-Mughayyir near Ramallah during Friday prayers. Israeli settlers attacked a house and vehicles in Kafr Haris and vandalized an electricity pole in Beita near Nablus.
- Israeli artillery shelling kill Palestinian in central Gaza
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian near the Wadi Gaza bridge in central Gaza. Two Palestinians were wounded after Israeli artillery shelling struck al-Bi’a Street north of Khan Younis, according to Wafa news agency.
- Israeli air strike on central Gaza kills at least two
An Israeli air strike in central Gaza killed at least two Palestinians near the Nuseirat refugee camp, according to medical sources reported by Wafa news agency.
- Israeli forces seize vehicle near Nablus checkpoint
Israeli forces opened fire on and seized a vehicle near the Awarta military checkpoint south of Nablus, according to the Wafa news agency citing Palestinian security sources. No injuries were reported in the incident.
- Palestinian fisherman killed by Israeli fire off central Gaza coast
A Palestinian fisherman, Mohammad Mousa Abu Jiab, was killed by Israeli naval forces off the coast of central Gaza near Deir al-Balah. The incident occurred while the fisherman was operating a boat in the area, according to Wafa news agency and local sources.
- Death toll from Israeli attack on Gaza City rises
The death toll from an Israeli attack on a tent in Gaza City has risen, with Wafa reporting at least six killed and Al Jazeera stating five killed and 15 wounded. The strike targeted a tent sheltering displaced families near al-Rimal boys' school, with most injured being children.
- Palestinian baby killed after Israeli forces fire on family car
A seven-month-old Palestinian baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was killed when Israeli forces fired on his family’s car near Hebron in the occupied West Bank. The attack left the infant and his parents injured, with the mother struck by a bullet entering the baby’s jaw and the father shot in the hand.
- ‘Pervasive fear’ grips Gaza as Israeli attacks persist despite ceasefire
A drone attack near Khan Younis in Gaza killed a young woman and injured 15 others, reported Wafa news agency. The incident occurred amid ongoing Israeli attacks despite a reported ceasefire.