Al Jazeera · 2026-07-21
• What happened: Five Palestinians die in fire after Israeli attack in Gaza Five Palestinians die in fire after Israeli attack in Gaza An Israeli air attack on an apartment in Gaza City’s Sabra neighbourhood set the building on fire, killing five people, including three children who couldn’t be saved from the flames. Israel’s near-dail... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
Five Palestinians die in fire after Israeli attack in Gaza
An Israeli air attack on an apartment in Gaza City’s Sabra neighbourhood set the building on fire, killing five people, including three children who couldn’t be saved from the flames. Israel’s near-daily bombing of Gaza is in violation of the October 2025 ceasefire.
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