Israel launches military operation in northern Gaza, killing two Palestinians

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Multiple attacks have occurred across the Gaza Strip despite a near four-month ceasefire. Two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the northern Gaza Strip, according to emergency services. The bodies were transported to al-Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City.

In Khan Younis, southern Gaza, an Israeli military strike targeted a Palestinian home. The military claimed the attack was in response to soldiers being shot near the yellow line, a demarcation line established under the ceasefire agreement. Residents reported that the house was evacuated and then bombed.

Israeli forces also attacked an area of empty land in Sheikh Ijilin in Gaza City. Additionally, several Israeli tanks and engineering vehicles advanced east of Deir el-Balah, conducting clearing operations in the area.

The attacks come after Israel killed at least 23 Palestinians on Wednesday, one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire began in October. Since the ceasefire started, Israeli attacks have resulted in at least 574 deaths and 1,518 injuries, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.

Twenty-one Palestinians who had been stranded in Egypt were reunited with their families via the Rafah crossing on Thursday. The journey back from El Arish took many hours due to Israeli restrictions and obstacles at the crossing.

The Rafah crossing has been partially reopened since Monday, allowing a limited number of people to travel in and out of Gaza. However, the process is reportedly slow and includes interrogation and harassment by Israeli forces.

Medical evacuations have also been slower than expected, with some patients being denied entry due to the limited capacity of the crossing. The pace of medical evacuations has fallen short of what was promised under the ceasefire agreement.

Source: Al Jazeera