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Five killed as Israeli strikes persist in Gaza despite ceasefire

Five killed as Israeli strikes persist in Gaza despite ceasefire

Summary

Israeli airstrikes and military actions in Gaza have resulted in at least five fatalities and injured 11 people, despite a ceasefire. The strikes affected locations like the Maghazi refugee camp and Rafah, a key border town with a crossing into Egypt. The ongoing violence continues amid both sides accusing each other of violating the ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States.

Key Facts

  • Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least five people and wounded 11 others.
  • These events occurred at the Maghazi refugee camp and the city of Rafah in Gaza.
  • Rafah is a strategic location with a border crossing to Egypt, crucial for aid.
  • Israeli officials reported killing three individuals they identified as "terrorists" in Rafah.
  • Israeli gunboats fired on fishing boats near Rafah, with no reported injuries.
  • The al-Mawasi refugee camp, labeled a ‘humanitarian zone,’ also experienced shelling.
  • Since the ceasefire began in October, 492 Palestinians have died, and 1,356 have been injured.
  • The ceasefire, brokered by the U.S., has been active for over three months, but both sides claim violations.

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