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Israeli Strikes Kill Four in Gaza, Medics Say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 23, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 23, 2026
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Israeli airstrikes on April 23 in Gaza killed at least four Palestinians—one in Khan Younis and three (including a rescue worker) in Maghazi refugee camp. The attacks shattered any remaining ceasefire calm amid repeatedly violated U.S.-brokered truce.
Israeli Strikes in Gaza Leave Four Dead as Tensions Persist Despite Ceasefire
Recent Israeli Airstrikes and Ongoing Conflict in Gaza
Details of the Latest Strikes
CAIRO/GAZA, April 23 (Reuters) - Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, Palestinian health officials said.
One person was killed in a strike in southern Gaza's Khan Younis in which several others were wounded, local medics said. Israel's military said it had targeted militants transporting munitions, who it said had posed a threat to Israeli soldiers.
Casualties and Locations
Three others, including a rescue worker, were killed in a separate strike in Maghazi, a Palestinian refugee camp in the Deir al Balah area in central Gaza, health officials said. Israel's military had no immediate comment on that strike.
Ceasefire Violations and Ongoing Tensions
Israel has carried out repeated strikes on Gaza since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect in October. Both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of ceasefire violations.
There is no mechanism for enforcing the ceasefire. Four Israeli soldiers and more than 780 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire started.
Impact on Civilians
Scenes at Al Shifa Hospital
At Gaza City's Al Shifa Hospital, the territory's largest medical facility, relatives stood among mourners gathered to bury five people, including three children, who were killed on Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike on a northern Gaza town.
"There is no ceasefire, no truce, nothing at all," said Mohammed Baalousha, a relative of one of the victims. "There is no safety in any area."
Israel's military has not commented on the strike.
Reporting and Sources
(Reporting by Nidal al-Mughrabi in Cairo and Dawoud Abu Alkas in Gaza; Editing by Alex Richardson)
Key Takeaways
- •Israeli strikes in Khan Younis and Maghazi killed four Palestinians, per local medics and health officials.
- •The U.S.-brokered ceasefire, in place since October 10, 2025, lacks enforcement and continues to be violated—UN reports cite at least 738 Palestinian deaths since its start.
- •New U.S. legislation like the Ceasefire Compliance Act aims to hold Israel accountable by restricting use of U.S.-origin weapons if ceasefire terms are breached.
Frequently Asked Questions about Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza, medics say
1How many Palestinians were killed in the latest Israeli airstrikes in Gaza?
At least four Palestinians were killed in the latest Israeli airstrikes, according to Palestinian health officials.
2Where did the Israeli strikes occur in Gaza?
Strikes took place in Khan Younis in southern Gaza and the Maghazi refugee camp in the Deir al Balah area in central Gaza.
3What did the Israeli military say about the recent airstrikes?
Israel's military said it targeted militants transporting munitions, posing a threat to Israeli soldiers.
4Has the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas been enforced?
There is no mechanism for enforcing the ceasefire and both sides have accused each other of violations.
5How many people have died since the ceasefire started?
Four Israeli soldiers and over 780 Palestinians have died in Gaza since the ceasefire began.
