Gaza conflict: Israeli airstrike kills six as civilians watch destruction from Givat Kobi hill

On 22 July 2026, Israeli aircraft bombed a residential house in the Sabra district of Gaza, killing six members of the Al‑Masri family while they slept. The attack destroyed the upper floor of the home and ignited a fire, prompting grief and anger among Gaza residents and international observers.

Meanwhile, Israelis continue to gather at the Givat Kobi hill near Sderot to view the devastation in Gaza with the naked eye. The hill has become a popular spot for families to watch the aftermath of the conflict that began after the 7 October 2023 attacks, highlighting how the war shapes daily life on both sides of the border.