ISRAELI AIR STRIKE KILLS TWO IN CENTRAL GAZA

An Israeli air strike struck central Gaza on 23 August 2026, killing two Palestinians and wounding seven others, according to a source at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital cited by one report. The strike targeted the Nuseirat refugee camp and the town of Az-Zawayda. Video footage showed the moment of impact, with shrapnel, debris and a large plume of smoke rising into the air following the strike.

One report stated the strike is believed to have hit a warehouse east of Az-Zawayda. The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital source provided the casualty figures to news organisations covering the incident. The attack occurred during an ongoing period of Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip.

The strike added to the toll of casualties recorded in central Gaza in recent months. No statement from Israeli military sources regarding the target or operational details of the strike has been reported. International organisations and humanitarian bodies continue to monitor the situation in the territory.