Israeli strikes kill eight in Gaza amid ceasefire strain
Israeli air strikes killed at least eight Palestinians, including five police officers, in two separate attacks in Gaza.
Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip killed at least eight people on Sunday. Local medics and Gaza's interior ministry confirmed the deaths.
Five police officers died in a strike on Khan Younis in southern Gaza. Three people died in a separate strike on Gaza City.
Israel said it targeted several militants in Khan Younis. It did not immediately comment on the Gaza City incident.
Israel says Hamas broke the year-old ceasefire by rearming and launching attacks. Hamas denies the allegations.
It accuses Israel of undermining the peace deal. At least 1,500 Palestinians have died in Israeli operations since the ceasefire began.
Israel says four soldiers have been killed.
- one year old
- Ceasefire duration
- at least 1,500 Palestinians
- Deaths since ceasefire
- Khan Younis and Gaza City
- Strike locations
Why it mattersThe escalating strikes show the ceasefire is fragile. It could collapse entirely. This risks a return to open conflict across Gaza.
AustraliaAustralia has significant Middle Eastern communities and aid organisations operating in Gaza, so continued conflict affects local relief efforts and public debate.
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