Israeli Strikes in Khan Younis and Gaza City Kill Five Palestinians

An Israeli drone strike killed a 9-year-old boy in eastern Khan Younis on April 28 while he was reportedly collecting cardboard for fuel. Separately, an Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle in Gaza City, killing four individuals. The IDF stated the Khan Younis strike targeted a suspect who approached the 'yellow line' demarcation of the Israeli-occupied zone. These incidents occurred as UN experts released a report documenting that over 371,000 housing units have been destroyed in Gaza, leaving 60 percent of the population homeless.

Date: April 28, 2026

Location: Palestine

Conflict: Israel-Hamas War

Category: airstrike

Severity: MEDIUM

Casualties reported: 5

Source: The New York Times

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