Israeli airstrike hits Gaza City, causing destruction and casualties. Residents survey damage and mourn relatives killed.
Key facts
- •An overnight Israeli airstrike hit an apartment in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City on 4 June.
- •The strike occurred around 2 a.m. and was followed by scenes of panic as emergency crews responded to reports of fire and casualties.
- •At least four separate locations across Gaza City were targeted during the night.
- •Two women and two children were among the victims, according to local hospitals.
- •Gaza's Health Ministry reports that more than 936 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire took effect in October.
An overnight Israeli airstrike hit an apartment in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City on 4 June, causing extensive damage and casualties. The strike occurred around 2 a.m. and was followed by scenes of panic as emergency crews responded to reports of fire and casualties.
Damage and Casualties
Debris covered nearby streets and several sections of the building were left damaged. Witnesses described scenes of panic after the strike. Residents spent the morning clearing rubble and searching through damaged belongings while children and families remained gathered near the site. The attacks occurred in at least four separate locations across Gaza City during the night, with footage showing severe damage to a residential building, including debris, shattered walls and blood-stained belongings scattered across the area.
Humanitarian Impact
Relatives of those affected said the attack destroyed homes, personal possessions and livelihoods, adding to the hardships already facing civilians across the territory. The incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian impact of the conflict, with residential areas continuing to bear the consequences of military operations and repeated displacement. Families gathered at Shifa Hospital to grieve as the bodies of victims, including two women and two children, were prepared for burial.
