Is Israel still striking Gaza?
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Israel continues to strike Gaza despite a declared ceasefire, with recent airstrikes killing over 100 people. Both Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the truce, and Israeli officials state they will respond to any attacks. The situation remains tense, with ongoing violence and fragile ceasefire conditions.
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Israel strikes Gaza after asserting commitment to ceasefire
- Israeli warplanes and artillery struck Gaza, including Khan Yunis, following a reaffirmation of commitment to a U.S.-backed ceasefire.
- Residents expressed fear and uncertainty amid the renewed bombardment. 9s
- The Israeli military said the strikes targeted terrorist infrastructure threatening its troops. 32s
- Over 100 Palestinians, mostly women and children, were killed in Israeli strikes, drawing condemnation from the United Nations. 47s
- Hamas denied involvement in the attack that killed an Israeli soldier and said it remained committed to the truce, as Qatar and the U.S. worked to maintain the ceasefire. 1m 4s
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Israeli warplanes and artillery struck Gaza, including Khan Yunis, shortly after Israel reiterated its commitment to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The Israeli military stated the strikes targeted terrorist infrastructure. This came after Israeli fire killed over 100 people in Gaza, most of them women and children.
The truce in Gaza faced a serious challenge after Israel claimed Hamas killed a soldier, then launched strikes on dozens of Hamas targets. Despite the violence, Israel says it remains committed to the accord but will respond firmly to any violation.
Palestinians in Gaza picked through rubble after deadly airstrikes overnight that Israel said were retaliation for an attack on one of its soldiers, challenging an already fragile ceasefire. Health officials reported 104 killed, including children.
Israeli strikes are the biggest test for the ceasefire, targeting Gaza's Sabra neighbourhood and a car in Khan Younis. Both sides accuse each other of violating the truce, and Israel has attacked Gaza multiple times despite the ceasefire.
Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the military to carry out powerful strikes in Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating the peace deal by returning the wrong remains of a hostage. Israel responded by targeting positions in Gaza.