Arabic version: غارات إسرائيلية تقتل فلسطينيين اثنين خلال رمضان في غزة

Israeli air strikes killed at least two Palestinians in Gaza on the third day of Ramadan, marking a significant breach of the truce deal signed with Hamas more than four months ago. The attacks occurred in northern Gaza’s Jabalia camp and the Qizan an-Najjar area in southern Gaza.

According to Al Jazeera, the total death toll from Israel’s attacks since the ceasefire came into effect has risen to 614, with 1,640 more Palestinians wounded.

Israel’s military acknowledged one of the attacks, claiming its forces killed a fighter who crossed onto Israel’s side of the demarcation line in northern Gaza and approached its troops “in a manner that posed an immediate threat.” The army said it would “continue to act to remove any immediate threat.”

These attacks occurred shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace convened to discuss reconstruction and security in Gaza. Trump announced that nine countries had committed $7 billion for Gaza reconstruction efforts, on top of a $10 billion contribution from the United States. However, this amount falls significantly short of the estimated $70 billion needed for rebuilding efforts.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted Hamas must disarm before any reconstruction begins, a stance that has been rejected by Hamas. The group has stated it will not relinquish its weapons as long as Israel continues occupying the Strip and discussions on any political process in Gaza “must start with the total halt of aggression.” Many Palestinians remain skeptical about the success of the proposed reconstruction plan, citing ongoing violence and aid shortages as key concerns.