Israeli strike kills five people in Gaza, medics say
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least five Palestinians amid ongoing conflict. The strike occurred as residents confronted an anti-Hamas militia at a refugee camp. This incident highlights the escalating violence in the region, despite a ceasefire agreement that has not effectively halted hostilities.
- ▪An Israeli airstrike killed at least five Palestinians in Gaza.
- ▪The strike targeted individuals confronting an anti-Hamas militia at a refugee camp.
- ▪Since the ceasefire in October 2023, approximately 900 Palestinians have died in Israeli strikes.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 44 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Israeli strikes kill seven people in Gaza, medics say — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Israeli strikes kill seven people in Gaza, medics say - Reuters — Google News
- ▪ Father mourns daughter killed in Israeli strike on Gaza — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Gaza hospital says child among three killed in Israeli strike — The Hindu — Top
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Israeli strike kills five people in Gaza, medics saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 26, 2026, 04:18 PMUpdated May 26, 2026, 04:18 PMCAIRO, May 26 - An Israeli airstrike killed at least five Palestinians who confronted an anti-Hamas militia at a refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said.Medics and residents said an Israeli drone fired a missile at people who came out of their homes when an Israeli-backed Palestinian militia tried to storm an area east of Maghazi camp.As well as at least five fatalities, several people were injured, they said.The Israeli military, which has been fighting Hamas militants in the Palestinian territory since October 2023, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Incursions by…
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