Gaza ceasefire strained as Israeli strike kills two Palestinians
An Israeli drone strike killed two Palestinians in Jabaliya, northern Gaza, according to hospital officials.
Why it matters
The killing raises questions about the durability of the ceasefire agreement and the scale of ongoing violence despite the deal.
In Australia. Australia has a significant Palestinian community that follows developments in Gaza closely; incidents like this shape national conversations about Middle East policy.
Key facts
- 2 Palestinians killed
- Strike toll
- Jabaliya, northern Gaza City
- Location
- 1,600+ Palestinians killed
- Since ceasefire
- October 7, 2023
- War began
- An Israeli drone struck two Palestinians walking down a street in Jabaliya, in northern Gaza City.
- The strike hit the suburb, and casualties went to Shifa Hospital.
- The Israeli military said it had hit two Hamas militants in the area.
- The US field hospital said several other people were wounded.
- Near-daily Israeli strikes have continued under the ceasefire.
- At least 1,600 Palestinians have been killed since, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.
