Israeli strikes kill three in Gaza as ceasefire continues to unravel
Ongoing Israeli attacks undermine US-brokered truce, killing civilians and deepening Gaza’s humanitarian crisis
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) – Israeli airstrikes killed three Palestinians in Gaza, according to medical sources, as the already fragile US-brokered ceasefire continues to erode amid renewed violence and stalled diplomatic efforts.
Health officials said one man was killed near the Mughraqa area in central Gaza after an Israeli strike.
The Israeli military alleged the target was a “suspicious individual” operating near its forces in an area under Israeli control, presenting its usual justification for lethal force in densely populated zones.
However, justifications like these have been expressed without strong presence of evidence by the Israeli military or the government.
In a separate incident, two brothers — Saqer and Moamen Khalil Abu Karim — were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit the courtyard of a home in the Maghazi refugee camp.
Medical personnel confirmed the deaths, while Israel’s military did not immediately issue any explanation.
Hamas said the continued Israeli attacks demonstrate clear disregard for the ceasefire framework and insisted that stopping the violence is essential for any meaningful progress in stalled negotiations.
The group accused Israel of expanding its military presence in Gaza while restricting aid and violating the terms of the agreement.
The United States-brokered ceasefire, which was presented as a breakthrough diplomatic effort, has repeatedly failed to halt Israeli military operations on the ground, with reports indicating hundreds of Palestinian deaths since its announcement.
Experts say the arrangement has done little to restrain Israeli actions or ensure civilian protection, raising questions over Washington’s ability or willingness to enforce compliance.
Meanwhile, indirect talks on the next phase of the agreement remain deadlocked, with disputes over disarmament terms and Israeli troop withdrawals. Mediators had expected renewed discussions in Egypt, but Hamas denied sending any delegation.
Gaza health authorities report that hundreds of Palestinians have been killed since the truce came into effect, underscoring what many describe as the continued collapse of civilian protections under a ceasefire that exists largely on paper.