Israeli strikes hit Gaza as Health Ministry urges Rafah opening

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Palestine
World / InternationalHealth
Israeli strikes hit Gaza as Health Ministry urges Rafah opening

At least two Palestinians were killed and others wounded when an Israeli drone struck a civilian car in the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza. The wounded were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, where one is in critical condition; an earlier strike in Jabalia also wounded a Palestinian. Al Jazeera reporter Ashraf Abu Amra described escalating attacks, including fire directed at tents sheltering displaced families near the Yellow Line. Gaza’s Health Ministry called for the Rafah crossing to open so sick and wounded Palestinians can leave for treatment.

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