Overview
- The Israeli military confirmed it carried out a strike on a Sabra neighbourhood home that health officials say killed a father, his wife and their four children and set the house on fire.
- The strike occurred on Tuesday, July 21, and video published by news agencies showed rescue workers battling flames and recovering bodies wrapped in shrouds.
- The UN human rights office said a wave of intensified strikes from July 13–20 killed at least 57 Palestinians, including children, and warned the attacks raise concerns about violations of international humanitarian law.
- Activists have launched the viral #TheyLiedToYou campaign to challenge the idea that the October 2025 ceasefire ended violence, sharing footage and reports of continued bombardment and shrinking safe zones that hinder aid delivery.
- Mediators report little progress toward the ceasefire’s next phase of disarmament and withdrawals, while Gaza’s health ministry tallies more than 1,150 deaths from Israeli attacks since the October truce and humanitarian services continue to deteriorate.