Israeli attacks on residential areas in Gaza kill eight
Summary
Israeli strikes hit two crowded neighborhoods in Gaza City, killing at least eight Palestinians and injuring others. These attacks occurred despite a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and reflect Israeli forces expanding their control beyond agreed areas.Key Facts
- Israeli warplanes and artillery attacked residential areas in Gaza’s al-Nasr and al-Zeitoun neighborhoods on Saturday.
- Five people died when a missile destroyed an apartment in al-Nasr; three were killed in al-Zeitoun by artillery fire.
- Rescue teams continue to search for victims trapped under rubble; more deaths are expected.
- Israel has carried out near daily strikes since the October ceasefire, killing over 1,127 Palestinians, including at least 260 children.
- At least 73,000 Palestinians have died since the war began in October 2023.
- Israel controls about 70 percent of Gaza, exceeding the half territory agreed in the ceasefire deal.
- This expansion breaks up Gaza into smaller areas, making movement and daily life difficult for Palestinians.
- The ceasefire was brokered by the US and promoted by President Donald Trump as part of a peace and rebuilding plan.
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