Israeli Military Strikes Gaza City Mosque, Citing Hamas Weapons Storage

On July 29, 2026, the Israeli military struck a mosque in Gaza City. The IDF stated the site was being used by Hamas for weapons storage, with arms intended for use against Israeli soldiers and civilians. The IDF maintains Hamas systematically uses mosques as military infrastructure. Under humanitarian law, places of worship lose protection when used for military purposes, though independent verification of the IDF's claim is not yet possible.