Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Violations, Reports Show

At least four people were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza despite a declared ceasefire, according to reports from Al Jazeera and other news outlets on April 26, 2026.

The attacks occurred in the Gaza Strip, where Israeli forces conducted strikes that resulted in multiple fatalities. Al Jazeera reported that brothers Abdel Malek and Abdel Sattar al-Attar were killed in an Israeli drone strike on Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza on April 16, 2026. The strike hit an area witnesses said fell outside the zone under Israeli control under the ceasefire agreement.

Later on the same day, nine-year-old Saleh Badawi was shot dead by Israeli forces in the Zeitoun neighbourhood east of Gaza City, and Mohsen al-Dabbari, 38, was killed by Israeli fire south of Khan Younis. Three others were wounded, including a teenage boy, after Israeli forces fired towards homes and tents sheltering displaced people east of Maghazi refugee camp.

On April 17, 2026, three more Palestinians were killed. Brothers Mohammed and Eid Abu Warda were shot dead on Mansoura Street in the Shujayea neighbourhood east of Gaza City while transporting water by vehicle, with a third brother wounded with moderate injuries, according to medical sources.

The Palestinian Civil Defence agency confirmed the casualties, with spokesman Mahmoud Bassal providing details to AFP and Anadolu Agency. The attacks occurred despite the ceasefire being in its seventh month, as reported by Al Jazeera on April 17, 2026.

Israeli military officials have not issued an immediate public statement regarding these specific strikes as of the time of reporting. The incidents add to a pattern of violence reported in Gaza during the ceasefire period, including settler attacks on Palestinian homes and vehicle torching in the occupied West Bank, as noted by activists cited in the Al Jazeera report.

The Gaza Health Ministry, operated by Hamas, has previously reported significant casualties from Israeli strikes during the ceasefire period. In October 2025, the ministry reported at least 104 Palestinians killed in a single wave of strikes, including 46 children and 20 women, with over 250 injured. These figures underscore the ongoing humanitarian impact of hostilities in the region despite diplomatic efforts to maintain a truce.

The United States-brokered ceasefire, intended to end hostilities between Israel and Hamas, has faced repeated challenges since its implementation. Both sides have accused each other of violations, with Israel citing Hamas attacks on its forces and Hamas denying responsibility for breaches while accusing Israel of undermining the agreement through military operations.

As of April 26, 2026, the situation in Gaza remains volatile, with civilian populations continuing to bear the brunt of the conflict. International observers and humanitarian organizations have repeatedly called for adherence to ceasefire terms and increased protection for non-combatants in accordance with international humanitarian law.