Israeli airstrike kills two Palestinians in Gaza City vehicle strike

An Israeli airstrike on a vehicle in Gaza City killed at least two Palestinians and wounded 13 others on September 13, 2026. The Israel Defense Forces identified the deceased as Hamas weapons engineers Hassan Ali Abu Nada and Abd al-Rahim Ahmad Khalil Khawa, accusing them of violating the October 2025 ceasefire. While both sides trade blame over ceasefire breaches, over 1,300 Palestinians have died since the truce, and Gaza hospitals face critical generator shutdowns due to severe fuel shortages.

Gaza City vehicle airstrike

• ▪The Israel Defense Forces stated that the September 13, 2026 airstrike targeted and killed two Hamas engineers, Hassan Ali Abu Nada and Abd al-Rahim Ahmad Khalil Khawa
• ▪An Israeli airstrike on a vehicle in the Tel al-Hawa neighborhood of western Gaza City killed at least two Palestinians and wounded 13 others on September 13, 2026
• ▪The September 13, 2026 airstrike in Gaza City dismembered the two deceased victims, leaving them difficult to identify and prompting medical staff to appeal for identifying information

Hamas weapons development allegations

• ▪The Israel Defense Forces alleged that Hassan Ali Abu Nada and Abd al-Rahim Ahmad Khalil Khawa were recently involved in weapons development and production to advance attacks on Israeli troops and civilians
• ▪The Israel Defense Forces alleged that Hassan Ali Abu Nada and Abd al-Rahim Ahmad Khalil Khawa were attempting to restore Hamas's military capabilities in systematic violation of the ceasefire

Ceasefire violations dispute

• ▪Israel has accused Hamas of repeatedly breaching the October 2025 ceasefire agreement by continuing efforts to rebuild its military capabilities
• ▪Hamas has accused Israel of violating the October 2025 ceasefire agreement and obstructing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the Gaza conflict

Post-ceasefire casualty toll

• ▪The Israeli military stated that four Israeli soldiers have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire agreement took effect
• ▪More than 1,300 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the U.S.-backed ceasefire took effect in October 2025, according to Gaza health officials

Gaza humanitarian crisis

• ▪Gaza's Ministry of Health stated on September 13, 2026 that several hospital generators stopped working due to shortages of oil, fuel, and spare parts
• ▪Gaza health officials stated that the limited oil allowed into Gaza by Israel covers only emergency needs and falls short of the 2,500 liters required monthly by hospitals