Israeli soldier kills Palestinian woman near Egypt trip
The gist
A 54-year-old Palestinian mother in Khan Younis was shot dead by an Israeli sniper after seeing her husband and daughter off to Egypt.
Her family's account highlights civilian deaths in Gaza despite the October 2025 ceasefire.
How it unfolded
- Oct 10, 2025A ceasefire agreement in Gaza takes effect.
- Oct 10, 2025 to early April 2026At least 196 people are killed near the "yellow line" (the boundary of areas under Israeli military control in Gaza), including 18 women, 32 boys and 11 girls, according to a UN commission of inquiry.
- Nov 5, 2026Noura Sheikh al-Eid, 54, is shot and killed by an Israeli sniper in Khan Younis as she returns from the departure station to her displacement tent after seeing her husband and daughter off to Egypt.
Key terms
- ceasefire
- A temporary agreement between warring sides to suspend aggressive actions, often mediated by a third party.
- Gaza's Health Ministry
- The Palestinian government body responsible for health policy and the healthcare system in the Palestinian territories.
Source: Wikipedia