IDF Strike Kills at Least 5 in Gaza City on Day 936; Military Opens Investigation, Expresses Regret Over Civilian Harm

Israeli military strikes killed at least five Palestinians in Gaza City on April 30, 2026 — Day 936 of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood and Day 203 of the October 10, 2025 ceasefire. The IDF stated it was opening an investigation into the strike and 'regrets any harm to uninvolved civilians,' reflecting the ongoing pattern of near-daily Israeli strikes during the nominal ceasefire period. Separate strikes earlier in the day killed additional Palestinians in Gaza, continuing a pattern documented by the UN and international monitors: at least 820+ Palestinians have now been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire began, including 200+ children. Palestinian officials described the ongoing strikes as flagrant violations of the US-brokered ceasefire framework. Since October 7, 2023, the IDF has continued targeted killing operations against confirmed October 7 perpetrators — the previous day's (April 29) strike killed Hamas Military Intelligence Operations Department chief Iyad Shambari, a confirmed October 7 attack planner. The cumulative conflict death toll since October 7, 2023 continues to rise above 72,600+ Palestinians killed (Gaza MoH/WAFA/OCHA) and 1,195 Israelis killed on October 7 itself.