Israel Gaza ceasefire violation 2026: Senior Militant Leaders Killed in Fresh Strikes
Reports of an Israel Gaza ceasefire violation 2026 emerge as strikes kill senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaders just as phase two of the truce begins.
The ink on the phase two agreement wasn't even dry before the missiles fell. Israel launched a series of strikes across Gaza on Thursday, killing at least 10 people, including senior figures from Hamas and Islamic Jihad. This escalation comes just a day after the United States announced the start of the ceasefire's second phase.
Israel Gaza ceasefire violation 2026: High-Value Targets Hit
According to Reuters, the strikes targeted key operatives. Local residents and medics confirmed the death of Ashraf Al-Khatib of Islamic Jihad and Mohammed Al-Holy, a Hamas commander in Deir al-Balah. While Hamas condemned the attack as a violation of the October ceasefire deal, the Israeli military hasn't immediately released a comment on the specific operation.
A Fragile Truce Amid Staggering Loss
The human cost continues to mount. Since the ceasefire began in October 2025, over 400 Palestinians and three Israeli soldiers have died. The UN children's agency recently reported that more than 100 children were killed in Gaza during this 'peace' period, many by drone and quadcopter fire.
Gaza remains in ruins. Nearly 2 million people are displaced, living in makeshift shelters. Since the conflict's inception in 2023, health authorities report 71,000 deaths, a figure that continues to rise despite international efforts to stabilize the region.
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