Gazans Report Israeli Forces Killed Two Children Amid Ongoing Violence

Incident Overview

The Israeli Defense Forces announced that they opened fire on two individuals they described as “suspects” who allegedly crossed the cease‑fire line in southern Gaza on Saturday. The military statement did not address claims that the individuals shot were children.

Local Accounts

Residents of the affected area said that the two victims were young children who were playing near the border when the shooting occurred. “We heard a loud explosion and saw two small bodies on the ground,” one eyewitness recounted, refusing to give his name for safety reasons.

Official Response

The Israeli military maintained that its forces acted in self‑defense, targeting persons who attempted to breach the line separating the two sides. No further details were provided, and the army declined to comment on the age or identity of those killed.

Wider Context

This episode adds to a series of confrontations that have kept the region in a state of heightened tension since the cease‑fire was declared. Humanitarian groups continue to warn that civilian casualties are rising, and both sides remain locked in a cycle of retaliation.