Palestinian health officials reported that five people, including three children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The strike occurred in the town of Beit Lahia, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, which is run by Hamas. The ministry did not provide further details on the identities of the victims.
The Israeli military said it was looking into the report. The strike comes amid ongoing military operations in Gaza, which began after the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The conflict has resulted in over 35,000 Palestinian deaths, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, and widespread destruction in the enclave.
Separately, the U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected a resolution that would have required congressional approval for offensive military operations in Gaza. The vote was 46-51, with most Republicans opposing the measure. This was the fifth time this year the Senate voted on such a resolution, reflecting ongoing debate over presidential war powers.
