Israeli air strikes kill 11 in Gaza, say Palestinian officials
A new wave of violence threatens to derail a major US-led peace initiative before it even begins.
Deep Dive
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, according to Palestinian officials. The military stated the strikes were a precise response to ceasefire violations by Hamas, targeting sites including a tent encampment and an Islamic Jihad commander. The violence occurs just days before the first meeting of US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace,' a key element of his plan to end the deadliest conflict in the region in generations.
Why It Matters
This escalation risks collapsing a fragile ceasefire and undermining a major US diplomatic effort to resolve the long-running war.