Israeli Airstrike Targets Tents in Al-Mawasi Humanitarian Zone
On June 5, 2026, an Israeli helicopter fired missiles at tents sheltering displaced persons in the Al-Ihsan Camp, southwest of Al-Mawasi in Khan Younis. The attack killed an 18-year-old girl and injured approximately 16 others. According to the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, the strike caused severe damage to the makeshift settlement, forcing an estimated 200 people to undergo secondary displacement along the coast.
Date: June 5, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 17
Displaced: 200
Source: PCHR Gaza