In Beit Lahia, mourning has commenced for several young individuals who were killed during a confrontation with the Israeli occupation army in the city on October 20th, 2025. Among the deceased identified were Mujahid Muhammad Khamis Hamouda, Mujahid Moaz Basil Khamis Hamouda, Ibrahim Al-Zein, and Mustafa Abu Ajina, according to a social media report. This incident occurred within the past hour, during the reporting window of 12:02 AM to 1:02 AM UTC on October 20th, 2025. The report, shared via X, conveyed condolences to the families of the fallen. Previous reports from the prior reporting window indicated heightened tensions in the Gaza Strip, including shooting incidents east of Khan Yunis and a significant diplomatic effort by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner who returned to the region to address a strained ceasefire. Their mission aimed to prevent the ongoing situation from unraveling, less than a week after the return of 20 Israeli hostages. Earlier, former senior Hamas official Khodr Mahjaz had declared Hamas 'done as a political and military force in the Gaza, and it will cease to exist,' accusing Yahya Sinwar.
