At least three Palestinians were killed in an Israeli drone strike on Wednesday near al-Hilu station in northern Gaza, according to the Palestinian Wafa news agency. This attack occurred despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that was established in October 2023.
Details of the Drone Strike
The strike targeted a location that includes a private specialist hospital and a fuel station in Gaza City. The Israeli military reported on Telegram that it had killed four Hamas fighters in separate strikes in the same region, identifying them as Wael Mahmoud Ali Labad, Muaz Mohammad Hassan Ahmad, Sameh Abu Kamil, and Akram Ashraf Hamad Labad. However, the military did not provide evidence to substantiate their claims.
This incident marks a continuation of violence in Gaza, despite the cessation of large-scale fighting. Since the ceasefire began, local authorities have reported at least 1,053 Palestinians killed and 3,406 others injured due to ongoing Israeli attacks.
Casualties and Violations Since October
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, a staggering total of 73,066 Palestinians have been confirmed killed and 173,514 others injured since the onset of the conflict in October 2023. The Gaza Government Media Office also claims to have documented 3,465 Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement.
- 73,066 confirmed Palestinian deaths
- 173,514 injuries reported
- 1,053 deaths since ceasefire began
- 3,406 injuries since ceasefire began
Ceasefire Agreement Stalemate
The ceasefire agreement aimed to transition into a second phase following the release of captives by Hamas in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. However, negotiations have stalled, with disarmament of Hamas and the scope of an Israeli withdrawal remaining contentious issues.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously stated on May 28 that he instructed the military to expand its control to over 70% of the Gaza Strip. This military strategy has included forced displacement orders and restrictions on Palestinian access to areas beyond the so-called “Yellow Line,” significantly increasing the area under Israeli control.
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