RismadarVoice Reporters
September 7, 2026
Israeli attacks on Gaza killed at least five Palestinians on Sunday, including an eight-year-old girl who was preparing to return to school, according to reports from Palestinian officials.
The child was among those killed as Israeli strikes continued in parts of the Gaza Strip, with the latest casualties adding to the ongoing humanitarian concerns in the territory. Reports said the girl was preparing for the new school term before she was killed in the attack.
Meanwhile, violence involving Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank has continued to draw criticism and deepen divisions among Israeli politicians over how to address the issue.
The rising tensions have placed pressure on the Israeli government as debates continue among political leaders over settlement policies, security measures and accountability for attacks involving settlers.
Humanitarian organisations have repeatedly raised concerns over the impact of continued violence on Palestinian civilians, particularly children, amid restrictions, displacement and damage to essential services in Gaza and the West Bank.
The latest developments come as international attention remains focused on the wider Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with calls from global organisations for the protection of civilians and efforts toward reducing hostilities.
