Israeli airstrikes killed at least 18 people in Gaza on Sunday, despite reports that Hamas had agreed to a disarmament deal, according to local authorities. The attacks targeted multiple residential buildings, with casualties including children, as confirmed by Gaza hospitals (independent.co.uk). The violence occurred just days after a ceasefire was agreed in October, during which at least 1,230 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes, according to Gaza health officials (independent.co.uk).
The Israeli military continued its bombardment of Gaza, with reports indicating that the attacks intensified in recent days. Local hospitals reported at least 17 deaths from overnight strikes, with one attack hitting a car in Gaza City, killing several people (ca.news.yahoo.com). Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed that negotiations with Iran to halt attacks were imminent, though no official agreement has been announced (aljazeera.com).
Hamas initially claimed it had reached an agreement to end the war, but Israeli strikes continued unabated. Israeli officials have not commented on the attacks, while Palestinian authorities expressed frustration over the ongoing violence. The situation remains volatile, with no immediate signs of a breakthrough in the conflict (nst.com.my).
