At least four Palestinians were wounded on Sunday in an Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle on the coastal road west of the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza, medics told Reuters.
Initial reports suggested a young boy had been killed in the attack, but medics later confirmed they had managed to resuscitate him.
The Israeli military said it had struck a "suspicious" vehicle moving towards northern Gaza, outside the designated inspection route outlined by the ceasefire agreement. "The IDF (Israeli military) is prepared for any scenario and will continue to take any necessary actions to thwart any immediate threat to IDF soldiers," the statement read, though it provided no details on casualties.
Ceasefire under strain
Since the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on 19 January, several Palestinians have been reported killed by Israeli fire. Israel has defended its actions, stating that its forces have fired on "suspicious" individuals—sometimes armed—who posed a risk to troops operating under the phased deal. Hamas, however, has accused Israel of breaching the truce.
Under the first phase of the ceasefire, 33 hostages—including women, children, and elderly or medically vulnerable individuals—were set to be released. So far, 18 have been freed, while over 60 male hostages of military age remain captive, pending further negotiations.
Talks are expected to begin by Tuesday on the next phase of the agreement, which includes the release of the remaining hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. The negotiations aim to reach a final resolution and bring an end to Israel’s military operations in the enclave.
Later on Sunday, Hamas accused Israel of delaying the humanitarian provisions of the agreement, claiming that essential supplies, including medical aid, fuel, and reconstruction materials, had not yet been allowed into Gaza.
"We urge the mediators and guarantors of the ceasefire agreement to compel the occupation (Israel) to allow the entry of relief materials according to the agreement. Most urgently needed are tents, fuel, food supplies, and heavy machinery," said Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem.
There was no immediate response from Israeli authorities regarding Hamas' claims.
As ceasefire negotiations continue, tensions remain high, with both sides trading accusations over the deal's implementation.
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