Israeli fire kills two people in Gaza, medics say

On Monday, an Israeli strike in the southern Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least two Palestinians, according to health officials. The Israeli military claimed it targeted a militant in the area, providing no additional details.

On Sunday night, another Israeli airstrike hit a tent in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, Gaza, killing three people, as reported by medics. The Israeli military confirmed the airstrike, stating that militants were targeted in the region.

Israel alleges that Hamas has been rearming and carrying out attacks against the ceasefire agreement, emphasizing the necessity for increased strikes on the group in recent weeks. Hamas, in response, denies any involvement in attacks or rebuilding its arsenal, accusing Israel of breaching the Gaza peace deal. The US-brokered ceasefire, signed last year, outlined the eventual reconstruction of Gaza, but significant progress towards implementing the terms - including Hamas disarming and Israel withdrawing its troops - has been lacking.

Since the ceasefire began in October 2025, Gaza health officials have reported that at least 1,400 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire. Israel counters that four of its soldiers have been killed in militant attacks in Gaza during the same timeframe.