Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza, minister says no deal to halt attacks
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Steven Scheer CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza for a second straight day on Sunday, killing at least 15 Palestinians, medics said, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a breakthrough in efforts to implement last year's ceasefire agreement. From dawn, Israeli warplanes hit Gaza City in the north, the central city of Deir…
Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza for a second straight day, killing at least 15 Palestinians, according to Palestinian health officials. The strikes, which began at dawn, targeted Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, and Khan Younis, causing the biggest daily death toll in weeks.
The Israeli military said it killed two Hamas commanders and three Gaza terrorists over the weekend.
According to Nickolay Mladenov, Board of Peace Director-General, the strikes have killed civilians and destroyed medical supplies, interfering with peace efforts. He said he and his team are working to de-escalate tensions and create space for the full implementation of the US President's plan.
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