Two Palestinians killed as Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza City

What the report says

Al Jazeera reported that two Palestinians were killed and several others wounded in a fresh round of Israeli air attacks on Gaza City. The report, published on July 23, 2026, said the strikes hit refugee camps where displaced people were taking shelter, as Israel escalated attacks in the city.

The available article text does not identify the people killed, provide an exact location within Gaza City, or include comment from Israeli authorities, Palestinian officials, medical workers or camp residents. It also does not state whether the reported casualties were civilians or combatants, or describe the specific targets of the strikes.

The report comes against the wider backdrop of the Israel-Gaza war, in which Gaza City has repeatedly been a focus of military operations and displacement. Refugee camps and informal shelters have become especially vulnerable as large numbers of people have moved multiple times in search of safety.

If confirmed by additional reporting, the deaths would add to continuing concerns over the protection of displaced Palestinians in densely populated areas of Gaza. The limited details available mean the incident should be read as an initial account from Al Jazeera pending further verification and additional information from authorities, aid groups or witnesses.