A displaced Palestinians inspect the damage to their tents and belongings following an Israeli airstrike that targeted the medical supplies and pharmaceuticals warehouse of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip. AFP
The strikes came after Hamas confirmed Friday that it will disarm in a potential breakthrough for ending the war in Gaza, though major obstacles remain. Israel has not officially commented on the Hamas deal, which is part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire announced last October.
That agreement called for Hamas to disarm and hand over power to an independent Palestinian administration. Israel was to withdraw, and an International Stabilisation Force was to be deployed.
In a post on X Friday, Israeli far-right lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir called the deal “unacceptable” and said the killings in Gaza must continue. “Israel must win,” he said.
The strikes overnight in Gaza followed evacuation orders by Israel's military. An Israeli military official said it was striking Hamas. The official spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations.
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