Israeli Airstrike Outside Deir al-Balah School Shelter
On April 6, 2026, an Israeli airstrike hit a closely packed neighborhood outside a school housing displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip. The strike resulted in at least 10 civilian fatalities and numerous injuries, overshadowing a fragile ceasefire. According to IDMC methodology for a single localized airstrike, an estimated 500 new individuals were displaced by this specific incident.
Date: April 6, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 10
Displaced: 500
Source: Al Arabiya