Seven people, including a child, were killed by Israeli military actions in Gaza, according to the local civil defense services. On Thursday, October 8, seven individuals were reported to have been killed in separate Israeli strikes. The Israeli army claimed that three of the victims were "military agents" associated with armed groups. Civil defense services and al-Chifa hospital reported that two people were killed in a drone strike targeting a car, and another in a drone attack on a tent at a camp for displaced persons. Additionally, two people—a woman and a child—were killed, and others were injured when Israeli aircraft bombed a residential building in the city of Gaza. Civil defense also noted that one person was killed by Israeli fire in the southeast of Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza. A woman was also killed by artillery fire in Gaza, according to health officials. The Israeli army said it was verifying the information about these four victims when contacted by AFP. Hamas, the group that controls Gaza, denied Israeli claims that it was using hospitals for military purposes. Earlier in the week, the Israeli army had accused fighters of launching attacks from within the Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza. In response, Hamas called these allegations a "criminal pretext" in a statement. This denial comes amid ongoing tensions and conflict between the two sides. The unprecedented Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, was the deadliest day for Israel, resulting in 1,221 deaths. In response, the Israeli military launched an offensive that has caused the deaths of more than 74,200 people in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian territory's health ministry, which operates under Hamas authority. These figures are considered reliable by the United Nations and do not distinguish between combatants and civilians. Since a ceasefire was declared last October, Israeli forces have killed at least 1,450 people in Gaza, according to the ministry. The Israeli army reported the deaths of five soldiers and one civilian entrepreneur during the same period. The conflict has continued to escalate, with both sides accusing each other of violations and civilian casualties. The situation remains complex, with international efforts ongoing to broker a lasting resolution.