Israeli Airstrikes Claim Lives of Three Palestinians in Gaza

On September 20, 2026, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of three Palestinians, including Basir Al-Bursh, who was killed near the Jabalia refugee camp. Basir was the son of Munir Al-Bursh, the director-general of the territory’s health ministry.

The Israeli military stated that the strikes targeted several militants, including Basir Al-Bursh, but did not provide additional details. Munir Al-Bursh had previously lost a daughter in an Israeli airstrike in December 2023 and was also injured in that incident.

In a video, Munir was seen carrying his son's body to the hospital, supported by mourners. Other strikes in Gaza City resulted in additional casualties, including a man in Shejaia and another individual in the Sheikh Radwan district.

The Israeli military claimed the Sheikh Radwan strike targeted a Hamas militant. Since the ceasefire, Palestinian authorities report over 1,300 Palestinian deaths, primarily civilians, while the Israeli military has reported four soldier fatalities during the same period.