Israeli airstrike kills at least four in Gaza City apartment
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An Israeli airstrike killed at least four Palestinians in an apartment building in Gaza City early on Saturday, Gaza health officials said. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military. The strike comes amid stalled ceasefire negotiations over Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal.
Key Facts
- At least four Palestinians were killed in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in Gaza City early Saturday.
- Gaza health officials report at least 1,400 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since last October's ceasefire.
- Israel says four of its soldiers have been killed by militants in Gaza over the same period.
- The US brokered a ceasefire last year, but negotiators have not agreed on terms for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw troops.
The Strike
An Israeli airstrike hit an apartment building in Gaza City early Saturday, killing at least four Palestinians. Gaza health officials reported the deaths, while the Israeli military made no immediate comment. The strike is part of intensified Israeli operations against Hamas in recent weeks.
Ceasefire Stalemate
The US brokered a ceasefire in the territory last year, but negotiations have stalled over Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal. Israel accuses Hamas of rearming and launching attacks in violation of the October ceasefire. Hamas denies rebuilding its arsenal and accuses Israel of undermining the Gaza peace deal.
Casualty Toll
Gaza health officials say at least 1,400 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since last October's ceasefire. Israel reports four soldiers killed by militants in Gaza over the same period.
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