Israeli strikes killed Palestinians across Gaza as Israel marked the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. Violence continued despite a ceasefire.
Israeli strikes killed at least two Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, according to Palestinian health officials, as Israel marked the third anniversary of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attacks that triggered the war in the territory. Reuters reported that one person was killed near Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City and another in a separate strike nearby.
The Israeli military said the strikes targeted militants. The latest violence came despite a ceasefire agreement reached in October 2025, which halted major fighting but has not prevented continued Israeli attacks or resolved disputes over Hamas disarmament and an Israeli military withdrawal.
The October 7, 2023 attack killed about 1,200 people in Israel and resulted in 251 hostages being taken to Gaza, according to Israeli figures cited by Reuters and other international news organizations. Israel subsequently launched a military campaign in Gaza that has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians, according to Palestinian authorities cited by Reuters.
The anniversary was marked by memorial events in Israel, including gatherings at communities near the Gaza border. In Gaza, Palestinians continued to live amid widespread destruction and displacement, with much of the population relying on temporary shelters after years of conflict.
Recent Israeli strikes have included attacks in northern Gaza and Khan Younis in the south. The Israeli military has said its operations are directed at militant targets, while Palestinian officials and residents continue to report civilian casualties and destruction.
Sources: Reuters, Associated Press, Al Jazeera and Palestinian health officials.