Key facts
- An Israeli airstrike on Tuesday killed a father, his wife, and their four children in Gaza City.
- The strike occurred in the Sabra neighborhood, setting the family's home ablaze.
- The victims were identified as Firas Al-Masri, his wife Salsabeel, and their three daughters and son.
- The Israeli military confirmed the strike, stating its target was a Hamas militant.
- The military is investigating the results of the attack.
An Israeli airstrike on Tuesday killed a father, his wife, and their four children in Gaza City, setting their home ablaze, according to health officials. The strike hit the family's house in the Sabra neighborhood. Medics confirmed the deaths of Firas Al-Masri, his wife Salsabeel, and their three daughters and son.
The Israeli military confirmed carrying out the strike, stating that its target was a Hamas militant and that it is currently investigating the outcome of the attack.
In separate incidents since Friday, the Israeli military reported killing three militants from Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Two of these individuals were identified as participants in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, during which they allegedly held Israeli hostages.
These fatalities add to the ongoing conflict's toll. Gaza health officials report that over 1,150 Palestinians, predominantly civilians, have been killed by Israeli attacks since a ceasefire took effect in October. Hamas typically does not disclose its casualties. While the truce halted major fighting, near-daily Israeli strikes have continued, with Israel asserting it is targeting militants. Over the same period, four Israeli soldiers have been killed by militants in Gaza.
The war began with an attack by Hamas-led fighters on southern Israel, which resulted in 1,200 deaths and approximately 250 hostages taken, according to Israeli figures. Israel's subsequent military offensive has led to the deaths of more than 73,000 Palestinians, as stated by Gaza health officials. The majority of Gaza's 2 million residents are now displaced, living in makeshift tents or damaged structures along the coast under Hamas administration.