Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least nine Palestinians on Sunday, according to multiple reports, as tensions remain high amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations. The attacks targeted areas in northern Gaza City, central Deir al-Balah, and southern Khan Younis, according to Palestinian health officials (nbcnews.com). Israeli military sources stated that the strikes in Deir al-Balah were aimed at two Hamas “Nukhba” commanders, while attacks in Gaza City and Jabalia targeted “military operatives” (thehindu.com).
The violence continued for a second consecutive day, with at least nine Palestinians killed, including a nine-year-old boy, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of progress toward implementing last year’s Gaza ceasefire agreement (independent.ie). At least ten Palestinians, including three children, were killed in Israeli attacks targeting homes and civilian gatherings across the Gaza Strip since early Sunday morning, according to local media (countercurrents.org).
A doctor in Gaza described the situation as a “slow genocide,” following warnings from Iran’s top diplomat about a “decisive response” to any US-Israeli “aggression” (aljazeera.com). Israeli officials confirmed the strikes but said no deal had been reached to halt the attacks (thehindu.com). The conflict continues to escalate, with casualties rising and diplomatic efforts remaining uncertain.
