Israeli strike kills two people including a 3-year-old boy, Gaza medics say

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An Israeli airstrike in central Gaza killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old child. The Israeli military stated it targeted and killed a Hamas militant, accusing the militant of attacks on Israeli forces and civilians.

CAIRO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike killed two Palestinians, including a three-year-old child, in the central Gaza Strip on Sunday, health officials said. Gaza medics said the Israeli airstrike near a bakery in Deir Al-Balah killed one man, Hussam Nusair, a three-year-old boy, Tayyem Hamdan, and wounded several others. The Israeli military said it attacked and killed a Hamas militant. It said that Nusair advanced attacks against Israeli forces and civilians. Hamas did not immediately comment on the military's allegation.