Israeli airstrike destroys residential building in central Gaza on May 24
An Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building in Deir al Balah, central Gaza on May 24, causing extensive destruction and triggering a large fire after Israeli forces issued a forced evacuation warning shortly before the strike. According to Gaza's Health Ministry, at least 883 people have been killed and 2,648 injured in Israeli attacks since a ceasefire period began. The strike reflects ongoing military operations in Gaza and their impact on civilian infrastructure. The incident has been documented by multiple international news outlets covering the Gaza conflict.
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- ✓Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building in Deir al Balah, central Gaza on May 24. (Source: TRT World; corroborated by 58 US mainstream media articles)
- ✓The strike triggered a large fire and caused extensive destruction. (Source: TRT World; corroborated by 58 US mainstream media articles)
- ✓Israeli forces issued a forced evacuation warning before the strike. (Source: TRT World; corroborated by 58 US mainstream media articles)
- ✓At least 883 people have been killed and 2,648 injured in Israeli attacks since a ceasefire began. (Source: Gaza Health Ministry via TRT World; corroborated by 58 US mainstream media articles)
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- 5 of 14 major US outlets
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- May 24, 2026 at 10:16 AM PDT
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