Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit

On Wednesday, deadly airstrikes in Gaza claimed at least 10 lives, further complicating the prospects of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Two days prior, U.S. negotiators reportedly urged Israel to reduce attacks in the territory, but tensions quickly escalated. Israeli troops entered the Gaza Strip and detained Hamas police colonel Sabri Abdel-All, while two separate strikes killed four Hamas militants and eight police officers, including a 13-year-old girl.

One of the strikes targeted a Hamas commander involved in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 civilians in southern Israel. Despite the ceasefire agreement, Israeli strikes have taken a heavy toll, resulting in 1,273 deaths since it began in October. The cease-friday's monitoring body, established by President Trump, has faced criticism for providing a "cover" for Israel's continued attacks.