Gaza Strip, June 18 -- A Palestinian man who was due to marry within days was among three people killed in an Israeli strike targeting a vehicle in central Gaza City on Thursday, June 18, according to Palestinian media reports.

The victim, identified as Abdul Jawad Abu Laban, was killed when a vehicle near the Saraya intersection and the municipal park was struck. Two other people, identified as Tariq Abu Saif and Talal Al-Nabil.

Crowds inspect a vehicle damaged in a strike in Gaza City. Photo: @Qudsn/X

Wedding plans cut short

According to Palestinian media reports, Abu Laban became engaged on June 6 and was preparing for his wedding, which was due to take place within a week. His death came just 12 days after the engagement.

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