Israel kills nine people in al-Mawasi 'safe zone' after telling Gaza City residents to go there

An Israeli air strike in southern Gaza killed nine people, including five children, as they were fetching water. The attack took place in al-Mawasi, an area previously designated as a safe zone by the Israeli military. Israel had encouraged residents from Gaza City to flee to this specific area ahead of its invasion of the northern part of the strip. An Israeli military spokesperson had recently reiterated that al-Mawasi would be a site for improved humanitarian services.