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Israeli Strike Kills Three in Gaza, Medics Say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 24, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 24, 2026
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An Israeli strike in Gaza City on April 24, 2026, killed at least three civilians near a police‑guarded bank branch, as violence continues despite a U.S.‑brokered ceasefire. Since October 2025, hundreds have died amid persistent hostilities.
Israeli strike kills three in Gaza, medics say
Details of the Israeli Strike and Ongoing Conflict
By Nidal al-Mughrabi
Incident Overview
CAIRO, April 24 (Reuters) - An Israeli strike killed at least three in Gaza on Friday, according to Palestinian health officials.
The strike hit a crowded area in Gaza City near an area where local police were stationed to guard a bank, said the medics and eyewitnesses.
Casualties and Immediate Aftermath
Gaza's interior ministry said the strike killed two policemen and wounded two others, in a statement on Friday.
Target and Response
Reuters has previously reported that Israel has heightened its attacks on Gaza's Hamas-run police force that the militant group has used to reestablish governance in the areas it controls in the strip.
It was not immediately clear whether any of Gaza's police force had been killed in the attack.
The Israeli military confirmed they had conducted a strike in the area, but said they were targeting Hamas militants.
Broader Context of Violence
Violence in Gaza has persisted despite the October 2025 ceasefire, with Israel conducting near-daily attacks on Palestinians.
Casualty Figures Since Ceasefire
At least 790 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire deal took effect, according to local medics, while Israel says militants have killed four of its soldiers.
Israel and Hamas have exchanged blame for ceasefire violations.
Death Toll Since War Began
More than 72,000 Gazans have been killed since the war started in October 2023, most of them civilians, according to Gaza health authorities.
Hamas' October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel killed 1,200 people, according to Israeli tallies.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Nidal al-Mughrabi, Writing by Pesha Magid; Editing by Toby Chopra and David Gaffen)
Key Takeaways
- •The April 24 strike hit a crowded area in Gaza City near a police‑guarded bank, killing three Palestinians according to health officials and eyewitnesses, with the interior ministry stating it targeted a police patrol.
- •Despite an October 10, 2025 ceasefire, attacks have persisted nearly daily; UNICEF and OCHA report that since the truce, over 591 Palestinians have been killed and over 1,500 injured, with more than 72,000 killed since October 2023.
- •A recent UN briefing highlighted a 46% surge in violence between April 12–18—the highest weekly escalation since the ceasefire—with approximately 2,400 incidents and 777 Palestinian deaths reported.
Frequently Asked Questions about Israeli strike kills three in Gaza, medics say
1How many people were killed in the latest Israeli strike in Gaza?
At least three people were killed in the latest Israeli strike in Gaza, according to Palestinian health officials.
2Where did the Israeli strike occur in Gaza?
The strike occurred in a crowded area in Gaza City, near a location where police are stationed to guard a bank.
3What was the target of the Israeli strike according to Gaza’s interior ministry?
Gaza's interior ministry stated the strike targeted a police patrol.
4How many Palestinians have been killed since the 2025 ceasefire?
Since the ceasefire deal in October 2025, at least 790 Palestinians have been killed, according to local medics.
5How many Gazans have been killed since the war started in October 2023?
Over 72,000 Gazans have been killed since October 2023, most of them civilians, according to Gaza health authorities.
