Israeli Strike on Civilian Vehicle in Central Gaza Kills One, Wounds 11; Crossings Closed on Oct 7 Anniversary

An Israeli strike on a civilian vehicle in central Gaza (Deir al-Balah area) on Sunday morning killed one Palestinian and wounded at least 11 others, per local health officials. The strike followed Saturday's Gaza City apartment strike that killed five, four of them women. Gaza's Health Ministry put the ceasefire-period toll at about 1,445-1,446 killed and over 5,060 wounded. Israel's Defense Minister ordered all crossings into Gaza and the West Bank closed for the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack.