At least six Palestinians were killed in two separate Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza health officials.
WEB DESK: At least six Palestinians were killed in two separate Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, according to Gaza health officials.
The latest reported deaths come amid continued violence in the Palestinian territory despite a US-brokered ceasefire that took effect last year.
Two separate strikes reported
According to Gaza health officials cited by AFP, the strikes occurred in separate locations across the Gaza Strip.
One of the attacks targeted a minibus in Gaza City’s Tel al-Hawa neighbourhood, killing five people, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency and a hospital.
A second strike elsewhere in the territory killed another person, bringing the reported death toll from the two incidents to at least six.
Violence continues despite ceasefire
The latest strikes were reported amid ongoing tensions over the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire and broader efforts to advance a political settlement.
Palestinian health authorities have continued to report deaths from Israeli military action since the ceasefire came into effect, while Israel has maintained that its military operations are directed against Hamas and other security threats.
The circumstances surrounding Wednesday’s strikes, including the intended targets, remain subject to further clarification.
Humanitarian situation remains fragile
The continued violence has added to the humanitarian challenges facing Gaza, where extensive damage to homes and infrastructure has left large numbers of people displaced.
International efforts remain focused on maintaining the ceasefire, facilitating humanitarian assistance and advancing arrangements for Gaza’s longer-term recovery.
Further details about the latest casualties and the circumstances of the strikes are expected as Palestinian health authorities and the Israeli military provide additional information.
