In brief
Israeli aircraft carried out two nights of strikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir al‑Balah, killing 13 civilians and two Hamas militants. The attacks follow Hamas's acceptance of a disarmament proposal overseen by the Trump‑backed Board of Peace, though Israel demands full control if the group fails to comply. Despite the cease‑fire, Gaza has suffered extensive destruction, with over 1,100 Palestinian deaths and immense debris. The peace plan aims to stop hostilities, secure weapon removal, and rebuild the Strip under a U.S.‑brokered framework.
An Israeli airstrike on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir al‑Balah on Friday and Saturday claimed at least 13 lives, including children, amid a newly signed disarmament agreement between Hamas and the U.S.‑backed Board of Peace.
The strikes were carried out by Israeli aircraft targeting perceived Hamas or military positions. The Israeli Defence Forces confirmed the deaths of two Hamas militants targeting Israeli infrastructure.
Hamas has just agreed to hand over its weapons to the Board of Peace, a body chaired by former President Donald Trump. Israel, however, insists that the Strip must be under full control if Hamas fails to disarm, reflecting deep skepticism wary of the group’s promises.
Since the outbreak of hostilities in October, Palestinian authorities estimate that more than 1,100 civilians have died, with war‑zone debris reaching 60 million tonnes. The Board of Peace aims to halt hostilities, encourage disarmament, and rebuild Gaza under a U.S.‑brokered cease‑fire plan.
The situation remains volatile as Israeli forces have impacted more than a thousand buildings in Gaza. International observers watch as a fragile cease‑fire holds only days after the backdrop of a contentious peace agreement.
Further details and updates will appear as the cease‑fire negotiations progress.
