IDF strikes Hamas meeting near Gaza port
The Israel Defense Forces reported a targeted strike on a meeting of elite Hamas commanders located near the Gaza port. Initial reports indicate that six individuals were killed in the operation, which is part of Israel's ongoing military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
Date: August 19, 2026
Location: Gaza Strip, Israel
Conflict: Israel-Hamas War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 6
Source: The Times of Israel