Escalating Tensions: Israeli Airstrikes Rock Central Gaza

An Israeli airstrike in the central Gaza Strip killed at least five Palestinians as conflicts escalate between Israeli-backed militias and Hamas. Despite a ceasefire, violence persists, with ongoing skirmishes and Israeli territorial control raising tensions. The deadlock in negotiations continues, amid rising casualties on both sides.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Cairo | Updated: 26-05-2026 13:44 IST | Created: 26-05-2026 13:44 IST
Escalating Tensions: Israeli Airstrikes Rock Central Gaza
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On Tuesday, a deadly Israeli airstrike in the central Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least five Palestinians who confronted an anti-Hamas militia, health officials reported.

According to medics and local residents, an Israeli drone launched a missile at individuals who emerged from their homes when an Israeli-backed Palestinian militia attempted to storm an area east of Maghazi camp.

This incident forms part of a broader conflict that has seen incursions by militias labeled by Hamas as "Israeli collaborators," with ongoing negotiations failing to achieve peace.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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