IDF says it hit meeting of elite Hamas commanders near Gaza port; six reported dead
Israel's latest strikes in Gaza have raised questions about ceasefire efforts, following a high-profile US visit.
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What happened
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) struck a meeting of elite Hamas commanders near the Gaza port, killing six. The IDF's action appears to contradict a US request to limit strikes to imminent threats.
The strike occurred days after Jared Kushner's visit to the region. The death toll from a separate strike on a Gaza police station has risen to at least nine.
A child was among those killed in the port strike, which also hit a seaside cafe.
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Who reported it (9)
- IDF says 4 of 6 people killed in Gaza cafe strike were Nukhba fighters The Times of Israel · 19h ago
- Hamas condemns ‘new war crime’ as Israel kills 10 in crowded Gaza hubs Al Jazeera · 19h ago
- Hamas official: Latest Gaza strike a 'brazen message' from Israel to Board of Peace The Times of Israel · 19h ago
- Headlines for August 19, 2026 Democracy Now! · 19h ago
- Israel's Deadly Gaza Strikes Cast More Doubt on Ceasefire Progress Days After Kushner Visit U.S. News & World Report · 19h ago
- IDF says latest strikes targeted Hamas operatives, seemingly rejecting US request to only hit imminent threats The Times of Israel · 19h ago
- Child among 6 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, medics say Haaretz · 19h ago
- Death toll in Gaza police station strike up to at least nine The Times of Israel · 19h ago
- Child among six dead as Israel bombs seaside cafe in Gaza thenationalnews.com · 19h ago
Questions people are asking
What was the target of the IDF strike near the Gaza port?
The IDF targeted a meeting of elite Hamas commanders.
How many people were killed in the Gaza port strike?
Six people were killed, including a child.
What is the current death toll from the Gaza police station strike?
The death toll is at least nine.
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