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HIGH MILITARY UNVERIFIED

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City and Shejaia result in three fatalities, including senior Hamas official's son

Sep 19, 2026 03:51 PM CT Gaza City, Gaza Strip israeli-strikes,gaza,hamas,casualties,urban-combat

Summary

Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in the Shejaia and Sheikh Radwan districts of Gaza City, killing three individuals. Among the casualties is the son of the head of the Hamas-linked health ministry, indicating a targeted strike against senior Hamas leadership's family or associates. This incident reflects the ongoing military pressure and targeting of Hamas infrastructure and personnel within urban Gaza.

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Elsewhere, a strike reportedly killed a man in Shejaia, east of Gaza City, while another hit a vehicle in the Sheikh Radwan district of Gaza City, killing one person, Hamas and medics said.

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Israel AGGRESSOR

Conducted airstrikes in Shejaia and Sheikh Radwan districts, resulting in the deaths of three people, including the son of a senior Hamas health ministry official.

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