Palestinian sources in Gaza report that an Israeli military strike hit a funeral in the Nuseirat refugee camp, killing eight people. The IDF has not yet commented on the incident.
As of Friday evening, Palestinian sources in Gaza report that the death toll from the Israeli military strike on a funeral in the Nuseirat refugee camp has risen to eight. The IDF has not yet commented on the incident. This update follows a series of earlier reports from the same sources, which have gradually raised the casualty count throughout the afternoon.
At 17:05 Jerusalem time, The Zioneer first reported that an Israeli UAV had struck participants in the funeral of Taher al-Wahad, an Islamic Jihad operative killed hours earlier, killing four people. In rapid succession, the desk issued updates: the toll rose to five, then to seven with the release of names by the Palestinian-affiliated outlet Abu Ali Express, and finally to seven killed and over 20 wounded. All versions of the report were based on Palestinian sources and remained unconfirmed by Israeli military spokespeople.
The strike targeted a funeral in central Gaza, an event that had drawn a large gathering. The Zioneer has previously reported on IDF operations in the Strip, but this incident is notable for its setting—a funeral procession. The IDF has not offered any comment on the reported strike, nor on the specific target or the circumstances.
The latest casualty figure of eight killed has not been independently verified. It remains unclear whether the increase reflects the recovery of additional bodies or new deaths from wounds. The IDF has not responded to requests for comment, and the exact timing and nature of the strike remain unconfirmed by official sources.
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