The Israeli military has been accused of using excessive force in a Gaza attack that resulted in the deaths of five Palestinians, including two children. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.
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Five killed in Gaza, including two children, since dawn
18 October 2026 11:44 BST
The number of Palestinians in Gaza killed by the Israeli military since dawn has risen to five, according to Gaza's health ministry.
Israeli forces shot a Palestinian in Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza.
Of the five Palestinians killed, two were children.
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