Israeli Gunfire Kills 10-Year-Old Child in Southern Gaza
A 10-year-old boy, Muataz Abu Shaar, was killed by Israeli machinegun fire in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis on July 14, 2026. Palestinian health officials reported that the child was struck during a period of sporadic violence in southern Gaza. He died before reaching Nasser Hospital. This incident contributes to the death toll of over 1,100 Palestinians reported killed by Israeli forces since the October 2025 ceasefire took effect, highlighting the fragile state of the current truce.
Date: July 14, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Casualties reported: 1
Source: Arab News