Israeli Airstrike Kills Five Palestinians in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Efforts
Details of the Recent Israeli Airstrike in Gaza
Initial Airstrike Near Gaza City Public Park
CAIRO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - An Israeli strike killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials said.
Medics said two people were killed and several others wounded when an Israeli airstrike hit a crowd of people near the municipal public park in Gaza City, an area densely populated with displaced families.
Israeli Military Statement
The Israeli military said it targeted Hamas militants, without giving further information.
Subsequent Airstrike in Tel Al-Hawa Neighbourhood
Later on Monday, an Israeli airstrike hit a vehicle in the Tel Al-Hawa neighbourhood in western Gaza City, killing at least three people, medics added.
Lack of Immediate Comment
The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the incident.
Ceasefire and Ongoing Tensions
An October 2025 U.S.-backed ceasefire halted major fighting in the shattered territory, but it failed to end strikes by the Israeli military, which says such actions are aimed at thwarting attacks by Hamas and other Gaza militants.
Hamas Accusations and U.S. Peace Plan
Hamas accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire and undermining efforts to implement a broader plan by U.S. President Donald Trump to end the Gaza conflict, which also includes Israeli withdrawals and Hamas disarmament.
Casualty Figures Since Ceasefire
More than 1,300 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire took effect last October, according to Gazan health officials, while the Israeli military says four Israeli soldiers have been killed.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Nidal al-Mughrabi; Editing by Alex Richardson, Alexandra Hudson)
