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More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says
The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children.
September 2, 2026Israeli fire kills three in Gaza City during reported raid, medics say
Unconfirmed local reports say the Israeli military carried out air and artillery strikes after a raid by an Israel-backed militia was discovered.
September 1, 2026Multiple deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza in under 24 hours
BBC Verify looks at footage from two deadly strikes in under 24 hours in Gaza.
August 19, 2026Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza
The five-year-old spent hours on the phone to paramedics before her body was recovered days later in Gaza City in 2024.
August 19, 2026Families' agonising search for answers as thousands still missing in Gaza
Ten months after a ceasefire was declared, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza are still reported missing.
August 19, 2026Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike
The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City.
August 4, 2026At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
Israel says it was targeting military operatives in the strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah.
August 2, 2026Hamas says it has agreed to disarm after Trump announces Board of Peace plan
A senior Hamas official has told the BBC they have agreed to the Board of Peace's plan. Israel has not commented.
July 31, 2026Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics say
Firas al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.
July 21, 2026Israeli strike on police post in north Gaza kills seven, officials say
A senior officer in the Hamas-run police force was among those killed in the strike, which Israel's military says targeted "terrorists".
July 14, 2026Palestinians mourn Gaza World Cup screenings organiser killed in Israeli strike
Aid worker Mohammed al-Wahidi had become a prominent humanitarian figure during the Israel-Hamas war.
July 9, 2026Israeli strikes kill six people in Gaza including Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
The Israeli military accused Ahmed Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence.
June 20, 2026Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks - Reuters
Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks Reuters
June 7, 2026Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say
Women and children were among those killed in the attacks on four residential buildings, which Israel's military says killed four Hamas security officials.
June 4, 2026Israel says new head of Hamas' military wing killed in Gaza City strikes
At least three people were killed in the attacks, which came despite a ceasefire with Hamas being in place.
May 27, 2026Israel says it has killed Hamas commander in Gaza air strike
Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, described as "one of the architects of the October 7 massacre", was killed in Gaza City, Israel says.
May 15, 2026Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say, testing fragile ceasefire - Reuters
Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say, testing fragile ceasefire Reuters
May 10, 2026Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led board - Reuters
Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led board Reuters
May 7, 2026'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans
In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.
May 2, 2026Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.
April 14, 2026Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike in Gaza
The Israeli military claims Mohammed Wishah was a "Hamas terrorist" - which the Qatar-based network has previously denied.
April 9, 2026Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains - Reuters
Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains Reuters
April 6, 2026Indonesia says will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians - Reuters
Indonesia says will withdraw from Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians Reuters
March 6, 2026Netanyahu says US-Israel war on Iran 'not going to take years' - Reuters
Netanyahu says US-Israel war on Iran 'not going to take years' Reuters
March 3, 2026Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders amid Iran war - Reuters
Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders amid Iran war Reuters
March 2, 2026