In Bureij refugee camp, an Israeli air strike struck a house, killing an 18-month-old baby and injuring eight others. At the same time, in Khan Younis, a man and an eight-year-old child were killed when an air strike hit a tent encampment sheltering displaced families. Over 1.2 million Gazans — nearly 60 percent of the population — are now living in tents after their homes were destroyed by Israel’s ongoing siege.
These deadly attacks occurred while Hamas officials met with Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish mediators in Cairo. The discussions aim to finalize the second phase of a ceasefire that began almost 10 months ago. However, progress is blocked by two major issues: Israel’s continued presence and attacks in Gaza, and Hamas’s rejection of Israeli demands to disarm. Hamas is seeking to protect rights under Palestinian law, especially for government workers, and wants to keep its weapons under control of a local body instead of turning them over to Israel.
The ceasefire agreement signed in October 2025 promised that 600 aid trucks would enter Gaza daily. But Israel has repeatedly violated this, restricting the movement of essential supplies like food, medicine, and fuel. Al Jazeera’s correspondent Hind Khoudary described the destruction in Shati refugee camp, where 35 families are now homeless. Two makeshift tent camps were wiped out after an Israeli air strike targeted a nearby building, leaving people in shock and without shelter.
Ceasefire violations continue
Khoudary highlighted the continued violence in Gaza, with over 1,000 people killed and thousands more injured since the ceasefire began. The deal has done nothing to stop Israeli forces from launching attacks that target civilians and damage critical infrastructure. Daily life in Gaza is marked by fear and uncertainty as the truce proves fragile and easily broken.
A Hamas official told Reuters that the group is working on a “positive and good” response to the stalled negotiations, though specifics were not shared. Hamas reportedly plans to propose a framework where weapons remain under the control of a Palestinian-led authority, avoiding direct handover to Israel. This move is seen as a way to preserve some measure of local autonomy and security.
Despite the supposed ceasefire, Israel has not withdrawn from Gaza and continues to act as the aggressor. The attacks are relentless, showing no sign of stopping, even as aid remains limited and humanitarian conditions worsen.