Gaza Airstrike: At Least Four Palestinians Killed in Designated 'Safe Zone'

Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills at least four Palestinians in area previously designated a ‘safe zone’. Al-Mawasi, Gaza Strip – June 2, 2025. An Israeli airstrike targeting tents housing displaced Palestinian families in al-Mawasi, southwest of Gaza, has resulted in the deaths of at least four Palestinians. The Israeli military had previously designated the area as a ‘safe zone,’ but following the resumption of hostilities, this designation has been removed. The attack occurred on June 1, 2025, during the ongoing conflict. A witness, whose name is being withheld for safety reasons, described the scene: “It was chaos. The bombs fell without warning. People were screaming, running for cover. I saw bodies lying everywhere.” The video footage shows the immediate aftermath of the strike, with injured individuals being tended to amidst the rubble. The incident has been widely condemned by international humanitarian organizations, who are calling for an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. The Israeli military has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the incident. The ongoing conflict continues to cause immense suffering for the civilian population in Gaza.