Israeli strikes have killed at least eight people in Gaza, according to reports from Al Jazeera and other sources. This development comes despite a recent announcement by the US President, referred to in the context of a deal to advance a cease-fire. The strikes across Gaza have resulted in significant casualties, including children.
The exact number of casualties varies slightly between reports, with The New York Times stating that Israel bombarded Gaza, days after a deal was announced to advance a cease-fire, and Haaretz reporting a wave of Israeli strikes across Gaza that killed six, including a child. Reuters confirmed that at least four were killed in these strikes. The Times of Israel noted that eight were reported killed in Gaza strikes as Israel appeared to hold off on a deal to halt attacks.
This event occurs against a backdrop of wider geopolitical tensions, including US involvement in the region and negotiations with Iran, as reported by Bloomberg and Axios, where the US President mentioned plans related to Iran and a potential rapid deal.