Israeli strikes kill two and injure others as Gaza attacks continue
Israeli military strikes in Gaza, including a drone attack in Deir el-Balah, have resulted in civilian casualties and home demolitions. The ongoing conflict continues to displace residents and complicate humanitarian access to victims trapped under rubble.
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The report documents the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the intensity of military operations in densely populated civilian areas.
Israeli drone attack targeted a family in the central city of Deir el-Balah, killing one person and wounding others.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Palestinian mourners carry flag-draped body bags containing the remains of Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks that were recently recovered from the rubble, during a mass funeral in Gaza City on August 20, 2026 [Omar al-Qattaa/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff Published On 22 Aug 2026 22 Aug 2026 At least two Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks in the last 48 hours, Gaza’s Ministry of Health says, as many victims of past strikes remain trapped under rubble, inaccessible to ambulance and rescue crews.
Four injured people were also brought to hospitals in Gaza, the Health Ministry said on Saturday.
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