Israeli strikes and gunfire kill at least seven Palestinians in Gaza, targeting militants

On July 7, 2026, Israeli military actions, including airstrikes and gunfire, resulted in the deaths of at least seven Palestinians, including a child, across the Gaza Strip. Strikes were reported in Khan Younis and near a tent encampment in western Gaza City, with the Israeli military stating they targeted Hamas militants. One strike in Khan Younis reportedly killed a senior leader of the Popular Resistance Committees.