Israel says it launched ‘massive wave’ of attacks on southern Gaza
Israeli military says it has begun a wave of air strikes on southern Gaza as the precarious ceasefire comes under threat. The army said it’s conducting a “massive and extensive wave” of air strikes on dozens of targets.
‘Now they’re back at killing us’
Fear and panic are dominating the scene among people in Gaza as Israel’s military launched more than 20 air strikes. We’ve been approached by people, including women and children, who are asking us if the war is back on.
Some said, “Now that Israel has got the captives back, they’re back at killing us.” That’s the kind of sentiment we’re hearing.
People are very concerned in Gaza City after they returned following the ceasefire. They are cornered in this area. The sound of drones can be heard hovering above. The level of fear is on the rise.
Reports: Israel to stop allowing Gaza aid after ‘violations’
Israel is to halt Gaza aid after accusing Hamas of ceasefire violations, Israeli media report.
Israel will suspend the delivery of aid into Gaza until further notice.
Israel officials reportedly called US counterparts before attacks
There’s been no comment from the White House or State Department on the surge of attacks on Gaza.
New reporting coming out suggests there was a conversation between US and Israeli officials before these air attacks began.
According to the news outlet Axios, Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, as well as Steve Witkoff, the special envoy for Gaza, reportedly told Israeli officials they could respond to alleged attacks by Hamas on Israeli soldiers.
But the response had to be proportionate, and the Israelis also needed to show restraint, underscoring that the Trump administration doesn’t want to see this ceasefire fall apart. The administration has been celebrating the hard work put into getting this deal done.
Well obviously since the US state department came out yesterday with the alleged Hamas attack for today. Everything points to clashes between IDF backed Popular Forces and remnants of Hamas forces in Rafah.
Israeli army says two soldiers killed in southern Gaza
Major Yaniv Kula, 26, and Sergeant Itay Yavetz, 21, have been killed in southern Gaza, according to the military.
In the same incident, a reserve soldier was seriously wounded, an army statement said. The soldier was taken to a hospital for treatment. The troops belong to the 932nd Battalion of the Nahal Brigade.
Israel launched a series of strikes in Gaza on Sunday in response to alleged attacks on its forces, the most serious test of this month’s truce agreement.
Gaza death toll rises to 42 in day of attacks despite truce
Sources in Gaza hospitals tell Al Jazeera at least 42 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli army fire in various areas of the Strip since this morning.
It has been one of the bloodiest days in war-battered Gaza since the US-brokered ceasefire began on October 10.
