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Israeli strikes kill eight Palestinians in Gaza, first responders say — timeline
Two Israeli strikes in Gaza killed eight Palestinians: five in Beit Lahia on April 22 near a mosque, and three men in Maghazi on April 23. The article also notes mourning at al-Shifa hospital and references a fragile ceasefire amid ongoing hostilities.
Why It Matters
The events highlight continued civilian casualties and the fragility of the Gaza ceasefire amid the broader conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Timeline
8 Events
Israeli military casualties reported since ceasefire
April 23, 2026
The Israeli military said four of its soldiers have been killed in attacks by Palestinian armed groups over the same period.
Casualties reported since ceasefire in Gaza
April 23, 2026
The Hamas-run health ministry said at least 792 Palestinians have been killed and 2,200 injured in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire came into force.
Three men killed by Israeli shellfire in Maghazi
April 23, 2026
Later on Thursday, Israeli shellfire hit a car in the central Maghazi area, killing three men; Hazem al-Aidi, a Civil Defence first responder, was among the dead.
Three boys' bodies lined up outside al-Shifa hospital
April 23, 2026
On Thursday morning, the families of three boys grieved as their shrouded bodies were lined up outside al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City.
Five Palestinians killed near Beit Lahia mosque
April 22, 2026
Five Palestinians were killed when an Israeli drone struck a group near a mosque in the northern town of Beit Lahia. Journalists identified them as Abdullah al-Abed (9), Salah al-Abed (12), Mohammed Balousha (14), Alaa Balousha (46), and Anas Abu Foul (19).
Ceasefire in Gaza since October 2025 described as fragile
October 2025
There has been a ceasefire in Gaza since last October, but it is fragile at best.
Israel launches military campaign in Gaza
October 7, 2023
Israel responded by launching a military campaign against Hamas in Gaza; the campaign has since seen more than 72,560 people killed, according to Gaza's health ministry.
Hamas-led attack on southern Israel triggers Gaza war
October 7, 2023
The Gaza war was triggered by the Hamas-led attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, when about 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken hostage.