Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Israeli Airstrike Kills Gaza Family of Six
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.
An Israeli airstrike on July 21 killed a family of six in Gaza City, including Firas Al-Masri, his wife, and their four children.
The Israeli military confirmed the strike, stating they targeted a Hamas militant.
Over 1,150 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed by Israeli attacks since the October ceasefire.
Four Israeli soldiers have been killed by militants in Gaza over the same period.
The war began when Hamas-led fighters attacked southern Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostages.
- Who
- Israeli military and Gaza health officials
- What
- An Israeli airstrike killed a family of six in Gaza City
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Sabra neighbourhood, Gaza City
- Why
- The Israeli military targeted a Hamas militant, Firas Al-Masri
Israeli Military Perspective
Gaza Health Officials Perspective
Target of the Airstrike
Israeli Military Perspective
The Israeli military targeted a Hamas militant, Firas Al-Masri.
Gaza Health Officials Perspective
The airstrike killed a family of six, including a father, his wife, and their four children.
Casualty Count
Israeli Military Perspective
The Israeli military is still investigating the results of the attack.
Gaza Health Officials Perspective
Over 1,150 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed by Israeli attacks since the October ceasefire.
- 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