Israeli attacks kill at least five Palestinians in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’
Israeli military strikes in Gaza have killed at least five Palestinians, despite an existing US-backed ceasefire agreement. Local officials and residents describe the truce as an illusion, citing ongoing violence and severe humanitarian restrictions.
Why it matters
The report underscores the failure of diplomatic efforts to stabilize the region and the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Attacks continue in violation of the October agreement with more than 1,100 Palestinians killed since then.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike at the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza on July 16, 2026 [AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 16 Jul 2026 16 Jul 2026 At least five Palestinians have been killed in attacks across the besieged Gaza Strip as Israel continues to violate an October “ceasefire” on a near-daily basis.
Palestinian health officials reported several aerial and artillery attacks across the enclave on Thursday, including an Israeli air strike near the northern neighbourhood of Tuffah in Gaza City that killed two people.
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