Israeli drone strike kills 5 in Beit Lahiya

An Israeli airstrike near a mosque in Beit Lahia killed five Palestinians, including three children, according to Gaza health officials.

Sources

3 verified

Location

Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip

Updated

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 20:18 UTC

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An Israeli Air Force strike targeted the northern Gaza Strip on Wednesday, killing five Palestinians in Beit Lahia. Medical teams and civil defense in Gaza reported the strike occurred near a mosque, with three of the victims confirmed to be children. The attack adds to ongoing hostilities in the region, though specific details about the target or Israeli justification were not provided in initial reports.

Updates · 2

6d agoOur News, Today

The Reuters report confirms the strike killed five Palestinians including three children, adding specific details about the victims.

6d agoWWW Israel Breaking News in English

Gaza civil defense confirmed the strike took place near a mosque, and medical teams reported three children among the five killed.

e/eineurope · topic · T-04789cycle Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 20:18 UTC · first reported 6d ago