Palestinian health officials reported that Israeli military operations in Gaza have not only continued but intensified since ceasefire negotiations began. Among those killed in overnight strikes was Naafez Sabeeh, a commander in Hamas’s military wing, according to Palestinian sources. The Israeli Defence Force has not publicly commented on specific operations, but officials have indicated that military activities in the Strip have not changed materially since ceasefire announcements were made.
The persistence of military operations underscores the fragile state of negotiations between Israel and Palestinian factions. Israeli negotiators have reportedly demanded verifiable disarmament measures before any Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, creating a significant sticking point in talks. The condition — that Palestinian armed groups physically surrender weapons — has complicated efforts to establish a lasting ceasefire agreement.
The overnight strikes represent a continuation of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, which has resulted in tens of thousands of Palestinian deaths since October 2023. The killing of a senior Hamas military commander suggests Israel has maintained its policy of targeting the leadership of armed groups designated as terrorists by the Israeli government and Western allies. Palestinian officials have condemned what they describe as violations of ceasefire understandings, though no formal agreement has yet been finalised.
The cycle of violence and failed negotiations has left humanitarian conditions in Gaza dire, with shortages of food, medical supplies and fuel affecting the civilian population. International pressure continues to mount on both sides to reach a binding agreement that would halt the fighting and allow aid access to resume at scale.
Source: Ynet — Original article in Hebrew.
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