IDF Airstrike Targets Command Center in Central Gaza
On the evening of May 2, 2026, Israel Defense Forces conducted a precision airstrike on a high-rise structure in the Nuseirat refugee camp. The IDF stated the building served as a tactical command center for Hamas military intelligence. Local health officials reported that the strike caused significant structural damage to surrounding residential units. Medical sources confirmed twelve people were injured, with four fatalities reported shortly after the incident. Search and rescue efforts for civilians under rubble are ongoing.
Date: May 2, 2026
Location: Palestine
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 4
Displaced: 450
Source: Al Jazeera