southern Gaza
Coverage of southern Gaza in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli strikes and shelling in Gaza kill at least 4 Palestinians, health workers say
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least four Palestinians, including a 13-year-old girl, according to health officials. The strikes targeted northern and southern Gaza, with the Israeli military stating one strike targeted a 'Hamas terrorist.' Casualties continue despite a ceasefire deal reached in October 2023.
- Two killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
An Israeli strike on southern Gaza killed two people and injured another, according to Palestinian authorities.
- Israel claims killing of Hamas commander in southern Gaza
The Israeli army claims to have killed Hamas commander Sakr Abu Karim in southern Gaza, alleging his involvement in the October 7 attack on Kissufim. Another Hamas member, described as a communications operative, was also reportedly killed in the same strike.
- Inside Gaza’s tent cities without a single proper toilet: ‘it’s humiliating’
In southern Gaza, families reside in tent cities with makeshift toilets, such as Mostafa Shaaban's setup involving a concrete slab and plastic seat, which emit foul odors and attract pests. The situation is described as humiliating due to the lack of proper sanitation facilities.
- Satellite imagery shows erasure of southern Gaza as Israel expands control
Satellite images reveal the transformation of southern Gaza as Israel's military expands control over 70 percent of the territory under Netanyahu's orders.