At least 10 Palestinians were killed in Israeli air strikes and clashes between Hamas and an Israel-backed Palestinian militia in central Gaza, according to local sources.
The violence erupted near the Maghazi refugee camp, where the militia set up a checkpoint, prompting a confrontation with Hamas security forces. Israeli drones reportedly supported the militia with strikes on Hamas targets.
Al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah confirmed that 10 bodies were brought in, with dozens injured, some critically.
The conflict occurs amid ongoing disputes over ceasefire violations and disarmament, a key obstacle in U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan.
Hamas’s military wing dismissed calls for weapon decommissioning before Israel fulfills its first-phase commitments. Abu Ubaida, a Hamas commander, linked Gaza’s struggle to broader regional tensions involving Iran, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.
The war began after Hamas launched a deadly attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, triggering a major Israeli military response in Gaza that has since claimed over 72,000 lives.