Israeli airstrike kills family of six in Gaza, medics say
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza's Sabra neighbourhood killed a father, his wife, and their four children, setting their home on fire. The Israeli military confirmed the strike, stating the target was a Hamas militant and that it was investigating the civilian casualties. The incident raises the death toll of Palestinians, mostly civilians, to over 1,150 since the October ceasefire began.
- ▪The airstrike killed six members of the Al-Masri family, including three daughters and a son.
- ▪Israel said the strike targeted a Hamas militant, but the civilian deaths are under investigation.
- ▪Since the October ceasefire, more than 1,150 Palestinians, primarily civilians, have been reported killed by Israeli attacks.
- ▪Four Israeli soldiers have been killed by militants in Gaza during the same period.
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Israeli airstrike kills family of six in Gaza, medics saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Jul 21, 2026, 02:47 PMUpdated Jul 21, 2026, 02:47 PMSet as preferred sourceCAIRO, July 21 - An Israeli airstrike on Tuesday killed a father, his wife and their four children in Gaza City, while setting their home ablaze, health officials said.Medics said the Israeli strike on the family house in the Sabra neighbourhood killed the man, Firas Al-Masri, his wife, Salsabeel, and their three daughters and son.The Israeli military confirmed the strike, saying its target was a Hamas militant and it was still looking into the result of the attack.In separate strikes since Friday, the Israeli military said it had killed three militants from Hamas and Islamic Jihad, two of…
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