Israeli Airstrike Kills 4 in Central and Northern Gaza – May 2026

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Israeli military conducted overnight airstrikes on Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, targeting alleged militant infrastructure with 12 reported casualties. The operation represents a continuation of existing conflict with no new geographic fronts, port closures, or vessel seizures. Houthi Red Sea shipping disruption continues as a separate ongoing exposure.

No new geographic fronts were opened and the operation represents a continuation of existing military activity in the northern sector. No new port closures, ceasefire developments, or vessel seizures were reported.

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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed a couple and their 6-month-old infant in Nuseirat refugee camp, with a separate killing near a UN clinic in Jabalia. Palestinian health authorities warned that 250 kidney failure patients face loss of dialysis sessions due to medicine shortages, 8 children with renal failure face dialysis suspension, 11,000 diabetic patients face complications from lack of insulin, and 110 hemophilia patients are without treatment. A medical evacuation of 79 individuals through Rafah crossing was conducted. Continued Israeli military operations persist despite a ceasefire brokered in October, with approximately 880 Palestinians killed since the truce took effect.

حذرت وزارة الصحة الفلسطينية في غزة، الأحد، من حرمان مرضى الفشل الكلوي من جلسات الغسيل، بسبب عدم توفر الأدوية في القطاع... 250 مريضاً بالفشل الكلوي قد يحرمون من جلسات الغسيل

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat (Arabic) (Mainstream Media) · View source

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An Israeli air raid struck an apartment in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing a couple and their six-month-old child. Approximately 10 others were wounded. The attack is part of ongoing near-daily Israeli strikes across Gaza despite a ceasefire brokered by the United States in October 2025. Since the ceasefire, nearly 900 people have been killed according to Gaza health authorities, with over 2,400 documented Israeli violations recorded in the first six months.

An Israeli air raid on a home in Gaza has killed three members of a family, including a six-month-old child, medical workers said, as Israel continues to violate the 'ceasefire' brokered by the United States last year.

Source: Al Jazeera (Mainstream Media) · View source

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Three Palestinian civilians from the same family were killed and others injured in an Israeli military strike on Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza in the early hours of Sunday. Hamas simultaneously called on mediators to compel Israel to comply with ceasefire agreement terms.

استشهد 3 فلسطينيين من عائلة واحدة، وأُصيب آخرون، فجر اليوم الأحد، في قصف الاحتلال مخيم النصيرات

Source: Al Jazeera Arabic (Mainstream Media) · View source

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Israeli military aircraft bombed an apartment building in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, after issuing evacuation warnings to residents. Multiple families were forced to flee the area near a hospital before the airstrike destroyed the targeted building and caused significant damage to surrounding structures. The attack is part of ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza, which have killed over 72,000 Palestinians since October 2023.

İsrail savaş uçakları, saldırı tehdidinde bulunulan evi bombalayarak yerle bir etti. Hedef alınan binanın çevresindeki yapılarda da ciddi hasar meydana geldi.

Source: Anadolu Agency (Turkish) (Wire Service) · View source

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Israeli forces conducted overnight airstrikes in northern Gaza targeting militant infrastructure, according to the Israeli military. Palestinian health authorities reported casualties. The strikes are consistent with a pattern of daily military operations in the territory.

Israeli forces conducted overnight airstrikes in northern Gaza targeting what the military described as militant infrastructure. Palestinian health authorities reported casualties.

Source: Reuters (Wire Service)

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An Israeli air strike on a police post in the at-Twam area of northern Gaza killed at least five police officers and a 13-year-old boy, wounding at least 10 others. The strike occurred despite an active ceasefire agreement in place since October 10, 2025. Two missiles struck the police post, and at least one additional civilian on a nearby street was also killed. The attack is described as part of a pattern of deliberate targeting of Gaza's law enforcement infrastructure, further threatening humanitarian aid distribution and civilian order across the enclave. The total death toll from Israel's war on Gaza has now reached at least 72,775 Palestinians.

In a statement, the Gaza police directorate said two missiles had hit a police post in the at-Twam area in northern Gaza. 'This is not an isolated incident, it's part of the pattern that the Israeli military, not only since the ceasefire started, but also before that, we see in a pattern of deliberate targeting of police, local security personnel and law enforcement structures across Gaza.'

Source: Al Jazeera (Mainstream Media) · View source

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Israeli military forces conducted airstrikes targeting two buildings in the central Gaza Strip following evacuation warnings issued to surrounding residential blocks. Dozens of families were displaced, with women and children reported to have experienced significant panic during the incident.

İsrail ordusunun Gazze Şeridi'nin merkezinde çevredeki konut blokları için tahliye uyarısı yaptıktan sonra düzenlediği hava saldırılarında 2 bina hedef alınırken, onlarca aile yerinden edildi, özellikle kadınlar ile çocuklar büyük panik yaşadı.

Source: Anadolu Agency (Turkish) (Wire Service) · View source

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A Palestinian was killed in a drone strike in Rafah, Gaza, as Israeli restrictions continue to severely limit movement of people and goods. A report showed only 403 travellers crossed and 1,287 trucks entered over the course of a week. The ongoing closure of crossings is deepening the humanitarian blockade and exacerbating supply shortages in Gaza.

استشهد فلسطيني بغارة مسيّرة في رفح، فيما أظهر تقرير عبور 403 مسافرين ودخول 1287 شاحنة فقط خلال أسبوع، في ظل قيود إسرائيلية مشددة تُعمّق تراجع الإمدادات وتفاقم الحصار.

Source: Al Jazeera Arabic (Mainstream Media) · View source

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An Israeli military drone strike in the Gaza Strip killed a Palestinian shepherd, according to Anadolu Agency. The attack occurred despite an active ceasefire agreement. The incident reflects continued military operations in the Gaza conflict zone.

İsrail ordusunun, ateşkese rağmen Gazze Şeridi'ne düzenlediği saldırıda Filistinli bir çoban hayatını kaybetti.

Source: Anadolu Agency (Turkish) (Wire Service) · View source

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The Israeli military conducted a strike targeting an area where civilians had gathered in the Gaza Strip, killing one child. The attack occurred despite an existing ceasefire agreement. The incident reflects the ongoing pattern of military operations against civilian-populated areas in Gaza.

İsrail ordusunun ateşkese rağmen Gazze Şeridi'nde sivilleri hedef aldığı saldırıda bir çocuk hayatını kaybetti.

Source: Anadolu Agency (Turkish) (Wire Service) · View source

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Israeli military forces conducted strikes on the Gaza Strip, targeting a residential building despite an existing ceasefire. The attack resulted in multiple Palestinian casualties, including women and children. The incident represents continued military activity in the conflict zone.

İsrail ordusunun ateşkese rağmen Gazze Şeridi'ne düzenlediği saldırılarda aralarında kadın ve çocukların olduğu çok sayıda Filistinli yaralandı.

Source: Anadolu Agency (Turkish) (Wire Service) · View source

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Israeli military attacks in Gaza have continued despite a ceasefire, with one person killed in the latest strike. Since the ceasefire came into effect, Israeli attacks have killed 878 people and wounded 2,602. The incident underscores ongoing armed conflict in the Gaza Strip notwithstanding the ceasefire agreement.

İsrail'in ateşkesten bu yana düzenlediği saldırılarda 878 kişi öldü, 2 bin 602 kişi yaralandı.

Source: Anadolu Agency (Turkish) (Wire Service) · View source

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Israel has intensified military strikes on the Gaza Strip following a halt in joint bombing operations with the US in Iran. At least five Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on May 17, 2026. Netanyahu's government asserts that Hamas fighters are tightening their grip on Gaza. Near-daily Israeli fire has continued in the territory since a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect in October.

Israel has stepped up attacks in Gaza in the weeks since halting its joint bombing with the US in Iran. Netanyahu's government says Hamas fighters are tightening their grip on the strip. The devastated Palestinian territory has seen near-daily Israeli fire since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect in October.

Source: France 24 English (Mainstream Media) · View source

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Since a ceasefire entered into force on 10 October 2025, Israeli military strikes have killed 877 Palestinians in Gaza. The total death toll from Israeli military operations in Gaza since October 2023 has reached 72,769. The report indicates ongoing Israeli military activity despite the ceasefire agreement.

Ateşkesin yürürlüğe girdiği 10 Ekim 2025'ten bu yana ise saldırılarda 877 Filistinli yaşamını yitirdi.

Source: Anadolu Agency (Turkish) (Wire Service) · View source

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The Gaza Strip is experiencing continuous and escalating military bombardment by Israeli forces, with strikes targeting multiple areas across the territory. The attacks have resulted in additional fatalities and are intensifying an already severe humanitarian crisis. Field conditions continue to deteriorate rapidly as the conflict persists.

يشهد قطاع غزة تصعيدا ميدانيا متواصلا مع استمرار القصف وتوسع الاستهدافات في مناطق متفرقة، وهو ما أسفر عن مزيد من الشهداء، وأدى إلى ارتفاع حدة الأزمة الإنسانية مع تدهور متسارع للأوضاع الميدانية.

Source: Al Jazeera Arabic (Mainstream Media) · View source

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The Israeli military conducted a drone (UAV) strike on Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The attack is part of ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza. No further operational details are provided in the source.

İsrail ordusunun Gazze Şeridi'nin güneyindeki Han Yunus kentine insansız hava aracıyla (İHA) düzenlediği saldırıda 1 kişi hayatını kaybetti, çok sayıda kişi yaralandı.

Source: Anadolu Agency (Turkish) (Wire Service) · View source

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Israeli occupation forces opened heavy fire on southern Khan Younis and the Al-Tuffah neighbourhood in eastern Gaza Strip. Separately, an Israeli drone strike on Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza killed one Palestinian and wounded others. The incidents reflect continued active military operations across multiple areas of the Gaza Strip.

أطلقت قوات الاحتلال الإسرائيلي النار بشكل مكثف على جنوبي مدينة خان يونس وحي التفاح شرقي قطاع غزة، في حين استشهد فلسطيني وأُصيب آخرون جراء غارة شنتها مسيّرة إسرائيلية على مخيم جباليا شمالي القطاع.

Source: Al Jazeera Arabic (Mainstream Media) · View source

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An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Friday targeted Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the leader of Hamas's military wing. Israeli officials confirmed the strike, but it remained immediately unclear whether al-Haddad was killed or injured. The strike represents a continuation of Israeli military operations in Gaza targeting senior Hamas leadership.

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Friday targeted the leader of Hamas' military wing, Israeli officials said, but it wasn't immediately clear if Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed or injured.

Source: France 24 English (Mainstream Media) · View source

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Sources within Hamas have confirmed that Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, the Commander-in-Chief of the Qassam Brigades — the armed wing of Hamas — was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City. The strike represents a significant targeted assassination of a senior Hamas military commander. The event occurred within the ongoing conflict context in Gaza.

أكدت مصادر من حركة «حماس» أن عز الدين الحداد القائد العام لـ«كتائب القسام» الجناح المسلح للحركة، قتل في غارة إسرائيلية بمدينة غزة.

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat (Arabic) (Mainstream Media) · View source

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The death toll from Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip has reached 72,757 since the conflict began in October 2023. The Anadolu Agency reports the cumulative casualty figure as of May 2026. The ongoing conflict represents one of the most significant sustained military campaigns in the region in recent decades.

İsrail ordusunun Ekim 2023'ten bu yana Gazze Şeridi'ne düzenlediği saldırılarda hayatını kaybedenlerin sayısı 72 bin 757'ye ulaştı.

Source: Anadolu Agency (Turkish) (Wire Service) · View source

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Israel announced a targeted strike against Ezzedine Al-Haddad, known as 'Ghost of Qassam', in the Rimal neighbourhood of Gaza City. The operation was described as a double strike targeting both an apartment and a vehicle. The article raises questions about the impact of the operation on Hamas's Qassam Brigades and the political and operational significance of its timing.

إسرائيل تعلن استهداف عز الدين الحداد في حي الرمال بغزة ضمن عملية مزدوجة استهدفت شقة وسيارة، وسط تساؤلات بشأن تأثير العملية على القسام ودلالات توقيتها سياسيا وميدانيا.

Source: Al Jazeera Arabic (Mainstream Media) · View source

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Israeli military strikes on Gaza City on 15 May 2026 (Nakba Day) killed at least seven people, including three women and a child. Israel stated the attacks targeted a Hamas member. The strikes represent a continuation of the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, with civilian casualties reported among the dead.

Three women and a child among civilians killed in Israel's latest attacks on Gaza City.

Source: Al Jazeera (Mainstream Media) · View source

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Israel announced on Friday that it conducted an airstrike in Gaza targeting Izzedine Al-Haddad, described as the commander of Hamas's military wing. The strike represents a continuation of Israeli military operations against senior Hamas figures in the Gaza Strip. The event reflects ongoing armed conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas in the Palestinian territory.

أعلنت إسرائيل، الجمعة، أنها شنّت غارة جوية في غزة استهدفت عز الدين الحداد، الذي وصفته بأنه قائد الجناح العسكري لحركة «حماس» الفلسطينية.

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat (Arabic) (Mainstream Media) · View source

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Israeli occupation forces conducted airstrikes on central and northern Gaza on 14 May 2026, killing at least 4 people and wounding a number of others. The attacks included ongoing bombardment and destruction of residential buildings. The strikes are part of continued Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip.

اعتداءات قوات الاحتلال الإسرائيلي على قطاع غزة خلّفت 4 شهداء وعددا من المصابين، وسط استمرار عمليات القصف ونسف المنازل.

Source: Al Jazeera Arabic (Mainstream Media) · View source