Israeli strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing attacks

Israeli airstrikes have continued over Palestinian‑controlled areas despite the United States’ recent mediation of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The latest attacks, reported by local authorities and international monitors, targeted sites in the Gaza Strip, including residential neighborhoods and infrastructure, resulting in civilian casualties and damage to medical facilities. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs confirmed that the strikes have disrupted the delivery of aid and heightened concerns about the safety of displaced persons sheltering in the region.

U.S. officials have reiterated their commitment to the ceasefire agreement, urging both sides to halt hostilities and allow humanitarian assistance to reach those in need. Israeli military spokespeople have defended the operations as necessary to neutralize what they describe as ongoing militant activity, while Palestinian leaders have condemned the continued bombardment as a breach of the truce. The situation remains volatile, with international observers calling for renewed diplomatic pressure to enforce the ceasefire and prevent further escalation.