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Israeli Airstrike Kills Gaza Family of Six

Israeli Airstrike Kills Gaza Family of Six
Israeli airstrike kills family of six in Gaza, medics say · theprint.in

On July 21, an Israeli airstrike hit a house in Gaza City.

The Israeli military said they were targeting a Hamas militant named Firas Al-Masri.

But the strike killed Firas, his wife Salsabeel, and their four children.

The family lived in the Sabra neighbourhood.

Since a ceasefire in October, over 1,150 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli attacks.

Israel says it is targeting militants.

Four Israeli soldiers have also been killed by militants in Gaza.

The war started when Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostages.

Since then, over 73,000 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza health officials.

Key facts

Date of Airstrike
July 21
Location of Airstrike
Sabra neighbourhood, Gaza City
Victims
Firas Al-Masri, his wife Salsabeel, and their three daughters and son
Total Palestinian Casualties Since Ceasefire
Over 1,150
Israeli Casualties Since Ceasefire
Four soldiers
Total Palestinian Casualties Since War Began
Over 73,000
Israeli Casualties on October 7
1,200
Hostages Taken on October 7
About 250

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