Israeli attacks kill several over two days in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’

Key Points

• Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 11 Palestinians over two days in April, including strikes outside a school and at a café.
• Since the October ceasefire began, over 750 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gazan health authorities.
• Hamas has told mediators that discussions on disarmament can only proceed after Israel fully implements the first phase of the October deal, which includes a complete ceasefire.
• Israeli military officials have warned they are preparing for a swift return to full-scale war if Hamas does not lay down its weapons.
• The Gaza war, which began in October 2023, has killed more than 72,000 Palestinians and left the territory mostly in ruins.

Full Details

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have continued despite a ceasefire that began last October, killing at least 11 Palestinians over two days in April. On April 13, strikes hit a group of men outside a school in Deir al-Balah, killing three, and a café in Gaza City, killing one. Two days earlier, an early-morning strike on the 'Block 9' area of Bureij killed at least seven Palestinians. Since the ceasefire took effect, over 750 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gazan health authorities. The war, which began with a Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023, has killed more than 72,000 Palestinians and left Gaza mostly in ruins. Mediators met with Hamas leaders to shore up a U.S.-brokered deal, but Hamas insists Israel must fully implement the October ceasefire before discussing disarmament.