Israeli forces have carried out multiple airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, killing at least 11 Palestinians, Palestinian health officials said, in the latest escalation despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement. The Israeli military asserted the strikes were a response to alleged ceasefire violations by Hamas, accusing the group of emerging from a tunnel across the so-called “Yellow Line” boundary. Gaza medics reported that a strike on a tent encampment housing displaced families killed several civilians in Khan Younis and northern Gaza.
The violence underscores the fragility of the current truce, first brokered in October 2024 and supported by the United States and international partners seeking a long-term peace framework. Palestinian resistance group Hamas condemned the air assaults as blatant violations of the ceasefire ahead of a planned meeting of the U.S.-led “Board of Peace,” calling for urgent pressure on Israel to honour agreed terms and halt hostilities.
In related developments, the Israeli government approved a controversial plan to register occupied West Bank territory as “state property,” a move condemned by Palestinian officials as an escalation that undermines peace efforts and international law. Residents and rights groups warn that the policy could accelerate settlement expansion in contested areas.
Protests are also anticipated as Israel’s President concludes a diplomatic visit to Australia, a trip that focused on regional alliances and ongoing security cooperation. Meanwhile, global reconstruction and humanitarian pledges for Gaza continue to materialise: U.S. President Donald Trump announced more than $5 billion in commitments from Board of Peace member states toward Gaza’s recovery and stabilisation, including personnel pledges for a UN-authorised force aimed at civilian protection and infrastructure rebuilding.
Health and humanitarian services in Gaza remain under severe strain. In southern Gaza, Medecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has suspended non-critical operations at Nasser Hospital following concerns about armed men allegedly present inside the facility, raising alarms over the protection of medical neutrality. The hospital’s administration has disputed some of MSF’s claims, while the aid group stresses the need to safeguard patients and staff amid ongoing conflict conditions.
The conflict continues to generate diplomatic, security, and humanitarian challenges across the region, even as international actors attempt to solidify ceasefire agreements and advance long-term peace initiatives. Sustained violence and territorial disputes have left thousands dead and displaced large numbers of civilians, emphasizing the urgency of implementing durable solutions to end hostilities.