Israeli air strike in Gaza City kills family of six, medics say

An Israeli air strike in Gaza City's western al-Sabra neighborhood killed a family of six, including Firas al-Masri, his wife Salsabeel, and their four children. The Israeli military stated the strike targeted a Hamas operative and that they are investigating the outcome. Medics confirmed the deaths, and video showed the family's apartment on fire. Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry reported that at least 1,168 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since a ceasefire last October, while four Israeli soldiers have died in Palestinian attacks during the same period. The UN's human rights office condemned the recent increase in Israeli military attacks in Gaza, noting that between July 13 and 20, at least 57 Palestinians were killed in strikes on residential buildings and other crowded areas.

An Israeli air strike in Gaza City killed a family of six, including a man, his wife, and their four children, as they slept in their home. Health officials confirmed the deaths, which occurred in the Sabra neighborhood. The Israeli military stated it was targeting a Hamas member and was investigating the outcome of the attack. This incident adds to the over 1,150 Palestinians, primarily civilians, killed by Israeli strikes since a US-backed ceasefire was agreed upon in October. Despite the truce, near-daily Israeli strikes have continued. The family's father stated there is no safe place in Gaza. Mediators are attempting to advance a peace plan, but progress has been minimal.