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Israel launches an airstrike against a multi-story building in Gaza City, killing two people, including a

commander of Islamic Jihad. Rockets are also fired by Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip, striking the West Bank near Jerusalem for the first time. The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Gaza increases to 31 as Egypt mediates

Published May 12, 2023· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Gaza–Israel conflict.

Israel launches an airstrike against a multi-story building in Gaza City, killing two people, including a commander of Islamic Jihad. Rockets are also fired by Palestinian militant groups in the Gaza Strip, striking the West Bank near Jerusalem for the first time. The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Gaza increases to 31 as Egypt mediates for a ceasefire between the two sides.

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2023-05-12).