At least three Palestinians have been killed and several others injured in separate Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, according to Palestinian medical sources and local media reports, as Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz renews calls for Palestinians to leave the territory.
The latest violence comes despite a US-brokered ceasefire that took effect in October 2025. While the agreement brought a major reduction in large-scale fighting, Israeli military operations and deadly incidents have continued to be reported in Gaza.
One person was killed and several others injured when a drone struck the Rimal neighborhood of western Gaza City on Thursday, according to medical sources cited by Al Jazeera.
The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported that the drone fired at least two missiles at a group of civilians in the area.
The attack added to a series of incidents reported across the Gaza Strip in recent days, with Palestinian authorities continuing to report casualties despite the ceasefire arrangement.
In northern Gaza, two Palestinians were killed after Israeli forces opened fire at a group of people in Beit Lahia, according to Wafa.
Al Jazeera’s reporter in Gaza reported that one of those killed was a 13-year-old child. The second victim was an adult who was seriously injured in the incident and later died after being taken to a medical point.
The military gave a different account, saying its forces identified two people it described as “terrorists” who had crossed the so-called Yellow Line in northern Gaza.
The military said the two were killed because they were considered a threat. The Yellow Line refers to a military demarcation and buffer area established as part of the ceasefire arrangements. Reports of deaths and injuries near the line have remained a source of tension during the ceasefire period.
The latest attacks come as Defence Minister Israel Katz says Israel still wants Palestinians removed from the Gaza Strip.
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Katz said on Wednesday that he believes there can be no lasting solution for Gaza without what he described as Palestinian “migration” from the territory.
His comments have renewed controversy over proposals to reduce Gaza’s Palestinian population. Critics and Palestinian rights advocates have described such proposals as forced displacement or ethnic cleansing, while Israeli officials have used terms including “migration” or “voluntary immigration.”
The issue has previously generated strong opposition across the region and internationally. Earlier proposals associated with the idea of relocating Palestinians from Gaza drew criticism from Middle Eastern governments and other international actors.
The continued attacks highlight the fragile nature of the ceasefire that began in October 2025. Although the agreement significantly reduced the intensity of the fighting, Israeli strikes and other military operations have continued. Palestinian authorities have repeatedly accused Israel of violating the ceasefire, while Israel has said its operations target threats from Hamas and other armed groups.
Recent attacks have also caused civilian casualties in different parts of Gaza, according to Palestinian health officials and medical sources. Reuters reported that at least five Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on August 31, while another Israeli operation on September 1 resulted in several Palestinian deaths, according to local authorities.
The renewed discussion over Palestinian displacement adds another major point of contention to efforts to secure a lasting political settlement for Gaza.
The future of the territory, the presence of Israeli forces, the status of Hamas and the rights of Palestinians to remain in Gaza are among the key issues surrounding ongoing diplomatic efforts.
For Palestinians in Gaza, continued attacks and uncertainty over the territory’s future have compounded an already severe humanitarian situation.
With Israeli officials continuing to discuss possible Palestinian migration while attacks persist, pressure is growing on mediators to uphold the ceasefire and prevent further escalation.
Al Jazeera
