Gaza City mosque airstrike destroys Al-Muttaqin Mosque near tents
Al Jazeera said an Israeli strike destroyed Al-Muttaqin Mosque beside Yarmouk Stadium, where displaced Palestinians were sheltering.
By James Whitfield · Staff Writer
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A Gaza City mosque airstrike destroyed Al-Muttaqin Mosque beside Yarmouk Stadium, where dozens of displaced people were staying in tents, Al Jazeera reported. The outlet said the blast injured several Palestinians, making the strike a direct threat to people sheltering nearby as well as destroying the mosque.
Al Jazeera said video footage showed the moment an Israeli airstrike hit the mosque in Gaza City. The impact set off a powerful explosion and left the building destroyed, according to the outlet.
What happened at Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City?
Al Jazeera reported that an Israeli airstrike struck Al-Muttaqin Mosque, a mosque located next to Yarmouk Stadium in Gaza City. The stadium area was being used by displaced people who had set up tents nearby, according to the report.
The footage described by Al Jazeera showed the strike hitting the mosque and producing a large explosion. The outlet reported that several Palestinians were injured, but did not provide an exact casualty figure.
Where was the strike reported?
The mosque was identified as Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City. Al Jazeera placed it next to Yarmouk Stadium, a site where dozens of displaced people were sheltering in tents.
A displacement camp or shelter area is a place where people who have fled or lost access to their homes stay temporarily, often in tents or other improvised housing. In this case, Al Jazeera reported that the tents were close to the mosque that was hit.
Key facts reported
- Al Jazeera said video captured an Israeli airstrike hitting Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City.
- The mosque was next to Yarmouk Stadium, according to the outlet.
- Dozens of displaced people were sheltering in tents near the stadium, Al Jazeera reported.
- The strike caused a powerful explosion and destroyed the mosque, according to the report.
- Several Palestinians were injured, Al Jazeera said.
Al Jazeera published its report on July 28, 2026. The report centered on the video of the strike and the immediate damage and injuries it said followed.
This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.