An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on Sunday, April 5, 2026, killed four Palestinians and wounded others, according to local health authorities. The strike targeted a group on Jaffa Street near the Darraj neighborhood. This incident occurs amidst ongoing efforts by mediators to bolster a fragile ceasefire that began in October, which has seen Hamas and Israel trade blame for violations. Since the ceasefire, Gaza's health ministry reports at least 700 Palestinian deaths, while Israel states four soldiers have been killed by militants. A key sticking point in negotiations is Hamas's refusal to discuss disarmament without guarantees of a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, as outlined in a U.S. plan.