Israeli airstrike kills al-Masri family of six in Gaza City apartment

An Israeli airstrike hit a family apartment in Gaza City's al-Sabra neighbourhood on July 21, 2026, killing Firas al-Masri, his wife Salsabeel, and their four children — Faryal, Salma, Amira, and Naim — according to local medics and a family account to the BBC. The Israeli military said its target was a Hamas operative and that it is still investigating the results. No operative's identity has been disclosed.