Israeli strikes killed at least 24 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on 4 February 2026, according to health officials. The attacks occurred after a militant gunfire incident wounded an Israeli reservist soldier.
Among the dead were five children, seven women, and a paramedic who was on duty. A strike in the Tuffah neighborhood killed 11 people, including two infants and a grandmother.
Another strike in the Muwasi area of Khan Younis killed at least three people and injured 10 others. The Israeli military stated its actions were in response to a threat from militants.