Israeli strikes kill 26 in Gaza, health officials say

Summary

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed 26 people including Hamas police officers and civilians despite a tenuous ceasefire, with both sides blaming each other for violations.

Key Points
  • Israeli airstrikes killed 26 people in Gaza including Hamas police officers and civilians.
  • The airstrikes targeted a Hamas police station, an apartment, and a tent encampment for displaced Palestinians.
  • The strikes were in response to Israeli forces killing three gunmen and arresting a Hamas commander violating the ceasefire.
  • The ceasefire brokered by the US is fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violations and complex issues like Hamas disarmament still unresolved.
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