Israeli fire kills 12 people in Gaza tent encampment housing displaced families, medics say

Tanks fired two shells at tents housing displaced families in western Gaza City, local health authorities say

Israeli tank manoeuvres in Gaza, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, Jul 17, 2025. REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Israeli tank shelling killed at least 12 Palestinians and wounded dozens others in a tent encampment in western Gaza City north of the enclave, local health authorities said early on Tuesday.

Medics said the tanks stationed north of Shati camp fired two shells at tents, housing displaced families, killing at least 12 people.

There has been no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the incident.