An Israeli air strike on Gaza City killed a family of six and injured at least 14 people, according to Gaza health officials and medics. The Israeli military says the attack targeted a Hamas operative.
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Key facts
- An Israeli air strike hit Gaza City, according to Gaza health officials.
- At least 14 people were injured, according to Al Jazeera.
- Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in the attack, according to the BBC citing medics.
- The Israeli military says the strike targeted a Hamas operative.
An Israeli air strike on Gaza City has killed a family of six and injured at least 14 people, according to Gaza health officials and medics cited by international outlets.
Al Jazeera reported that at least 14 people were injured in the strike, attributing the figure to Gaza health officials. The report was published on 20 July 2026.
The BBC reported the following day that Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in the attack. The account of the deaths was attributed to medics.
According to the BBC, the Israeli military says the strike targeted a Hamas operative. No further details on the operation were provided in the sources.
The two reports together describe the human toll of the strike, with fatalities within a single family alongside a wider group of injured people. The available sources do not specify the exact location within Gaza City or the timing of the strike beyond the publication dates.
As with many incidents in the conflict, casualty figures and accounts came from Gaza health officials and medics, while the stated purpose of the strike came from the Israeli military.
Why it matters
The strike underscores the continuing civilian cost of the conflict in Gaza, including the deaths of children within a single family. Competing accounts from Gaza medics and the Israeli military reflect the difficulty of independently verifying events on the ground.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed and injured?
According to the BBC, a family of six died: Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children. Al Jazeera reported that at least 14 people were injured, citing Gaza health officials.
What did the Israeli military say about the strike?
The Israeli military says the attack targeted a Hamas operative, according to the BBC.
Where did the strike take place?
The strike hit Gaza City, according to the sources. No more precise location was provided.
Timeline
- Israeli air strike in Gaza City kills family of six, medics say
BBC World: Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in the attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.
- Israeli air strike injures 14 in Gaza City
Al Jazeera: An Israeli air strike on Gaza City injured at least 14 people, according to Gaza health officials.