Summary
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed nine people on Thursday, despite a recent announcement that the ceasefire would enter a new phase. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the announcement of the ceasefire's next phase mostly symbolic. People in Gaza continue to face challenges, with hundreds killed since the October ceasefire began.
Key Facts
- Israeli strikes in Gaza on Thursday killed nine people, including three women.
- The U.S. announced that the ceasefire in Gaza would enter its second phase, which Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu described as mainly symbolic.
- The second phase involves an apolitical committee of Palestinian experts and an international "Board of Peace," though details are unclear.
- Israeli officer Ran Gvili's parents urged Netanyahu to prioritize the return of his remains before advancing the ceasefire.
- More than 450 Palestinians have been killed since the October ceasefire started, as reported by Gaza's Health Ministry.
- A total of 71,441 Palestinians have died since Israel's offensive began, according to the Hamas-run health ministry.
- An Israeli official, speaking anonymously, said plans for the new phase were coordinated with Israel, but challenges remain in implementation.
- People in Gaza express skepticism about real changes happening on the ground, noting ongoing bloodshed and lack of basic resources.
