Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill two people, including 4-year-old boy, medics say

Two children, including a 4-year-old boy, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. The strikes occurred after Israel accused Gaza of launching drones, balloons, and kites. The Times of India and The Times of Israel both mention the Israeli accusations. The other outlets do not mention this. The Times of India and The Times of Israel also mention the age of the child killed. The other outlets do not mention this. The death toll is reported differently across outlets.

Reuters, NBC News, AP News, The Hill, and U.S. News & World Report all state that four people were killed. The Times of Israel and Al Jazeera also mention the death of four people, but Democracy Now! does not specify the total number of fatalities. The Times of India mentions the death of a four-year-old boy, but does not specify the total number of fatalities. The circumstances surrounding the airstrikes are not fully clear. The Times of India and The Times of Israel mention that the airstrikes were a response to the alleged launch of drones, balloons, and kites from Gaza. The other outlets do not mention this.

Al Jazeera mentions that the strike hit a shelter in Gaza, but does not specify the total number of fatalities. The other outlets do not mention this. The identity of the other child killed is not specified. The response from international bodies and the broader implications of these airstrikes have not been detailed. The US had asked Israel to curb attacks a week prior, according to NBC News, AP News, and The Hill. The other outlets do not mention this.