Israeli Strikes and Gunfire in Gaza Kill Five, Including a Child: Latest Updates
Main Developments in Gaza
Fatalities from Israeli Strikes and Gunfire
CAIRO, June 20 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least five people, including a child, in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, health officials said.
Airstrike in Gaza City
An Israeli airstrike killed four Palestinians, including two women and a child, in an apartment building in Gaza City, health officials said. The attack on the building in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City destroyed the apartment and wounded several other people, medics added.
Shooting Incident in Beit Lahiya
In another incident, Israeli forces shot and killed a woman in Beit Lahiya town further north, said medics.
Israeli Military Response
The Israeli military did not immediately comment on either incident.
Ceasefire and Ongoing Violence
Impact of the October Ceasefire
An October ceasefire may have halted major fighting between Hamas and Israel, but it has failed to end Israeli attacks.
Casualties Since the Ceasefire
Gaza's health ministry said more than 1,010 Palestinians had been killed by Israeli fire since the ceasefire. Four Israeli soldiers were killed by militants in Gaza over the same period.
Statements from Israel and Hamas
Israeli Justification for Strikes
Israel says its strikes are aimed at thwarting imminent attacks by Hamas and other militants. Hamas rarely discloses information about deaths of its fighters.
Stalemate Over Gaza Plan
Trump's Gaza Plan
Israel and Hamas remain deadlocked over how to proceed with the next stage of Trump's Gaza plan, which involves Hamas laying down its arms and Israeli withdrawals.
(Reporting by Nidal al-Mughrabi; Editing by Jan Harvey)
