An Israeli drone strike on the Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza killed five people on May 26, 2026, according to doctors and residents. The attack occurred when a group of Israel-backed Palestinian militiamen attempted to launch an assault in an area east of the camp. As local residents came out of their homes, a missile was fired from an Israeli drone, resulting in multiple casualties.

Witnesses reported that several others were injured in the strike. The incident follows a rise in infiltration attempts by Israel-supported armed groups in recent weeks. Hamas has labeled these groups as 'Israeli collaborators,' while the militia leaders claim their goal is to bring down Hamas’s rule in Gaza.

The ongoing Israeli war, now lasting more than two years, has left the besieged Gaza Strip devastated, with over 72,500 Palestinians reported killed, according to the source.