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Israeli Air Strikes Kill 49 in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Resume

A three-story home collapse in Gaza City killed 10, including five children, as Egypt and Qatar push for a multi-year truce.

Palestinians mourn over the bodies of their relatives who were killed in an Israeli airstrike, as they brought to Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
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Overview

  • An Israeli air strike in Gaza City flattened a three-story home, killing 10 people, half of them children, according to Shifa Hospital.
  • In the past 24 hours, Israeli air strikes have claimed at least 49 lives, with Gaza health officials reporting over 51,000 fatalities since the conflict began.
  • Gaza remains under a near-total blockade, with the World Food Program confirming its food stocks have run out, leaving most residents reliant on dwindling charity kitchens.
  • Hamas has sent a high-level delegation to Cairo to discuss a potential five-to-seven year truce, the release of hostages, and reconstruction efforts.
  • Israel has reiterated its aim to destroy Hamas, hold parts of Gaza indefinitely, and pursue resettlement plans for its population, which face widespread international criticism.