Israeli fire kills three in Gaza City during reported raid, medics say

Palestinian medics say at least two Palestinian children and a woman were killed by Israeli fire in western Gaza City. Unconfirmed local reports indicate an Israel-backed Palestinian militia carried out a raid, and the Israeli military conducted shelling and air strikes after it was discovered. A third child was killed in a separate incident in central Gaza. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the arrest of a senior Hamas official, but it is unclear if this is related. Videos show chaotic scenes with gunfire and air strike aftermath. Initial reports suggest a special Israeli unit infiltrated a crowded area using a van and motorcycles, but it is unclear if they were Israeli forces or militia members. A local source told the BBC that a senior Hamas security official was believed to be targeted. The Israeli military reportedly conducted drone strikes to secure the unit after its presence was uncovered. The military confirmed striking targets in Gaza to remove threats to security forces, with no injuries to its troops.