Israeli strikes kill at least 8 in Gaza: civil defence

Summary

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City killed at least eight people, including strikes on residential buildings and a refugee camp, amid ongoing violence despite a truce.

Key Points
  • Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City killed at least eight people, including residents in residential buildings and Al-Shati refugee camp.
  • Fifteen people were wounded in the strikes reported by Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.
  • The Gaza Strip has been experiencing daily violence despite a ceasefire technically in effect since October.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered military control over 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, escalating tensions.
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