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Israeli strikes kill senior Hamas commanders, at least five Palestinians

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 2:45 PM UTC · How we work

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Systematic campaign claim

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on September 15-16, 2026 killed several senior Hamas commanders and at least five Palestinians, including two children.
Shin Bet director Zini said Israel’s strikes are a systematic campaign against Hamas, adding no place is too far to pursue enemies.
Gaza health officials reported over 1,300 Palestinian deaths since the October 2025 ceasefire.
A seven-storey building housing families collapsed on September 16, killing 20, mainly women and children.

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Double tap civilian strike

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on September 15–16, 2026 killed several senior Hamas commanders and at least five Palestinians, including two children.
A double-tap drone strike in Sheikh Radwan killed 15-year-old Mohammad Abdul Zinati and wounded civil-defence worker Sharif Labad, showing civilian targeting.
The al-Saada building collapsed on September 16, killing at least 21 Palestinians, including 12 children.
UN officials warn that 2,000 occupied damaged buildings lack heavy rescue equipment, hampering aid.

Blindspot

A double-tap drone strike in Sheikh Radwan killed 15-year-old Mohammad Abdul Zinati and wounded civil-defence worker Sharif Labad, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

During Israel’s 2008 Operation Cast Lead, launched on December 27, 2008, the Israeli Defense Forces bombarded the Gaza Strip, killing over 1,400 Palestinians. Prime Minister Ehud Olmert authorized the offensive, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency warned that 13% of Gaza’s housing—about 13,000 homes—was destroyed. The 2008 double-tap bombings that struck civilian neighborhoods mirror September 2026 drone strikes in Sheikh Radwan, which killed teenager Mohammad Abdul Zinati and wounded Sharif Labad. These tactics have spurred the International Committee of the Red Cross to demand adherence to the 1949 Geneva Conventions, warning civilian deaths could exceed 2,000.

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Systematic campaign claim

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on September 15-16, 2026 killed several senior Hamas commanders and at least five Palestinians, including two children.
Shin Bet director Zini said Israel’s strikes are a systematic campaign against Hamas, adding no place is too far to pursue enemies.
Gaza health officials reported over 1,300 Palestinian deaths since the October 2025 ceasefire.
A seven-storey building housing families collapsed on September 16, killing 20, mainly women and children.

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