Israeli Airstrikes Kill 4+ Palestinians in New Wave of Gaza Attacks

A new wave of Israeli airstrikes hit the Gaza Strip on April 26, 2026, killing at least four Palestinians according to Gaza health officials and Middle East Monitor. The IDF stated one strike targeted militants operating a drone that posed a threat. The attacks continued a pattern of daily Israeli strikes that the UN and international rights groups have condemned as violations of the October 2025 ceasefire framework. The cumulative Palestinian death toll since October 7, 2023 rose to at least 72,587 according to the Gaza Ministry of Health, with 2 additional fatalities and 11 injuries recorded in the 24 hours prior to April 26 (WAFA).