Israeli drone strike kills three in Gaza amid ceasefire breach

An Israeli drone strike and subsequent gunfire across the Gaza Strip resulted in multiple deaths and injuries on Saturday, officials said, despite a cease‑fire that had been declared earlier in the week. Health authorities in Gaza reported at least six fatalities and dozens of wounded, including women and children, after the aerial attack hit a residential area in the northern part of the territory, followed by ground fire that struck nearby neighborhoods.

The incidents occurred amid ongoing negotiations to halt hostilities between Israel and Hamas, with both sides accusing the other of violating the truce. Israeli military spokespeople confirmed the drone operation, stating it targeted “terrorist infrastructure,” while Palestinian officials condemned the strike as a breach of the cease‑fire and called for an immediate end to the violence. International observers noted the escalation underscores the fragility of the cease‑fire and the risk of further civilian casualties if hostilities resume.