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Airstrikes Kill Five Lubbad Family, Including Three Children

6/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

Airstrikes on Gaza City apartments killed five members of the Lubbad family, including three children, while a nine-year-old daughter survived.
The strikes hit four residential buildings, including the Shati refugee camp and the Sheikh Rqdwan neighbourhood.
Palestinian Civil Defence said the scenes were difficult and horrifying, noting fires and rubble that hampered rescue efforts.
Gaza’s health ministry warned that shortages threaten thousands of patients, including over 4,000 cancer sufferers.

History

Historical Context

During Israel’s 2008-2009 Operation Cast Lead, the IDF bombed al-Shati refugee camp, killing a seven-person family and contributing to Amnesty International’s estimate of roughly 1,400 Palestinian deaths. The same neighborhoods—Shati and Sheikh Raqdwan—are now again hit by Israeli airstrikes, prompting UN agencies to warn of worsening humanitarian needs and underscore the ongoing pattern of civilian casualties.

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Story summary

Airstrikes on Gaza City apartments killed five members of the Lubbad family, including three children, while a nine-year-old daughter survived.
The strikes hit four residential buildings, including the Shati refugee camp and the Sheikh Rqdwan neighbourhood.
Palestinian Civil Defence said the scenes were difficult and horrifying, noting fires and rubble that hampered rescue efforts.
Gaza’s health ministry warned that shortages threaten thousands of patients, including over 4,000 cancer sufferers.

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