Israeli Airstrikes Continue in Gaza Amid Ongoing Truce Claims

Israeli forces reportedly killed at least nine Palestinians during airstrikes in Gaza, escalating concerns over the ongoing conflict and the enforcement of the truce with Hamas.

Israeli military operations in Gaza persisted over the weekend, resulting in at least nine Palestinian deaths, according to the Gaza health ministry. This marks a continuation of hostilities that many assume contradict the two-month-old truce established in mid-January.

The Israeli military has cited ongoing threats from militants — accusing them of laying explosives and operating drones in proximity to their forces — justifying their strikes. Since the ceasefire was activated, Hamas has claimed over 150 deaths, some among civilians, attributing many of these casualties to Israeli military violations of the truce agreement.

On Saturday, the military asserted they targeted two alleged militants operating a drone considered a direct threat, later striking a vehicle reportedly sent to retrieve drone equipment. However, Hamas officials identified the casualties as individuals associated with a charitable organization. The specific identities and circumstances surrounding these deaths remain unverified.

Additionally, earlier that day, the Israeli military reported the eradication of three militants involved with explosive device installations near Israeli soldiers in central Gaza. Officials from the Gaza health ministry have yet to respond to inquiries regarding these incidents.