Israeli Strikes Kill 7 Palestinians; Naval Fire Targets IDP Tents in Beit Lahia

Israeli forces killed at least 7 Palestinians and wounded 22 others across the Gaza Strip on April 22, 2026, according to the Palestinian news agency WAFA and IMEMC. Among the most notable incidents, Israeli naval forces opened fire on displaced persons' tents in the Al-Salatin area, west of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, killing civilian Hiba Jamal Abu Shuqfa. Rescue operations were hampered by ongoing fire, destroyed roads, and lack of heavy machinery. The cumulative Palestinian death toll since the October 10, 2025 ceasefire framework took effect has now risen to at least 784 killed and 2,214 wounded, with over 2,400 Israeli ceasefire violations documented by Gaza's Government Media Office. The total Palestinian death toll since October 7, 2023 has surpassed 72,560 confirmed killed (Gaza Ministry of Health / WAFA, April 22, 2026).