Recent Israeli strikes in Gaza City and Khan Younis killed at least five people on Thursday, according to Palestinian health officials, further straining the fragile US-brokered ceasefire. The Israeli military reported killing a militant in the south who posed an “imminent threat,” labeling the encounter a violation of the truce that began in October. While the deal has entered a phase requiring Israeli troop withdrawals and a shift in Hamas’s administration, both sides continue to trade blame for persistent lethal skirmishes. Since the ceasefire took effect, Gaza’s health ministry reports over 600 deaths, adding to a total death toll exceeding 72,000 since the war began in 2023. amidst deep-seated mistrust.
Date: February 27, 2026. Source: france24.com