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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Four in Gaza, Palestinian Officials Say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 22, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 22, 2026
Quick Summary
Israeli airstrikes on March 22 in Gaza killed four Palestinians—three members of the Hamas-led police in Nuseirat and a Fatah-affiliated armed group leader in Sheikh Radwan—amid rising violence despite a ceasefire. Casualties since October exceed 71,000, per Gaza health data.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Four in Gaza, Including Police and Fatah Leader
Details and Impact of Recent Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza
Central Gaza Airstrike: Nuseirat Camp Incident
CAIRO, March 22 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike on a police vehicle on Sunday killed three people in the middle of the Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip, health officials said, hours after another person was killed in a strike on northern Gaza.
Victims and Casualties
Medics and police sources said the three men killed in Nuseirat were members of the Hamas-led police force.
Ten people were also wounded in the attack, medics said.
Northern Gaza Airstrike: Sheikh Radwan Neighborhood
Fatah Leader Targeted
Earlier on Sunday a separate airstrike killed one person - identified as a leader of one of Fatah's armed groups - and injured an unknown number of others in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in northern Gaza.
Israeli Military Response
The Israeli military said it was checking on the two incidents.
Context and Ongoing Conflict
Recent Escalation in Violence
While Israeli attacks in Gaza declined in the days after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, according to residents, medics and analysts, they have since begun to rise again. Israeli fire has killed dozens of Palestinians since the outbreak of the Iran war, Gaza health officials say.
Ceasefire and Continued Clashes
In Gaza there have been regular outbreaks of violence since a ceasefire went into effect in October following two years of devastating war triggered by Hamas-led attacks in Israel in October 2023.
Casualty Figures and Accusations
Reported Deaths Since Ceasefire
The territory's health ministry says that at least 680 people have been killed by Israeli fire since the October ceasefire. Israel said four soldiers were killed by militants in Gaza in the same period.
Blame for Truce Violations
Israel and Hamas have traded blame for truce violations.
(Reporting by Nidal al-Mughrabi; Additional reporting by Steven Scheer; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
Key Takeaways
- •Three members of the Hamas-controlled police were killed and ten wounded in an Israeli strike on a police vehicle in Nuseirat camp, central Gaza—hours after another airstrike in northern Gaza killed a Fatah-affiliated armed group leader.
- •Although a ceasefire has been in effect since October 10, 2025, Israeli airstrikes have continued with near-daily incidents; over 520 Palestinians have been killed and about 1,400 wounded during the ceasefire period, averaging over 4.5 deaths per day.(lemonde.fr)
- •Since the outbreak of the war in October 2023, Gaza’s Health Ministry reports approximately 71,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire—an estimate acknowledged even by Israeli sources.(ochaopt.org)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Israeli airstrikes kill four in Gaza, Palestinian officials say
1How many people were killed in the recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza?
According to Palestinian officials, four people were killed in the latest Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
2Where did the Israeli airstrikes occur in Gaza?
The airstrikes occurred in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza and the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in northern Gaza.
3Who were the victims of the Nuseirat camp airstrike?
The three people killed in the Nuseirat camp were members of the Hamas-led police force.
4Has violence increased in Gaza since the October ceasefire?
Yes, violence has escalated, with at least 680 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since the October ceasefire.
5What was Israel's response to reports of the airstrikes?
The Israeli military stated it was checking on the reported incidents.
