Israel airstrikes kill at least 15 in Gaza, Hamas calls for ceasefire
Israeli warplanes bombed Gaza for a second consecutive day, striking the northern city, Deir al‑Balah in the centre and Khan Younis in the south. The attacks killed at least 15 Palestinians, including four children, marking the highest daily death toll in weeks. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump said Hamas and other armed groups had agreed to disarm, raising hopes for a breakthrough. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said no cease‑fire agreement exists, noted Israel already controls about 70% of the enclave, and warned that Israel will assume full control of Gaza if Hamas does not disarm. Cohen added that the U.S.–Israel agreement requires Hamas to be dissolved. Hamas senior official Basem Naim said the movement had shown “significant flexibility” but accused Israel of trying to impose a de‑facto situation on the ground and of escalating attacks. The Trump‑led “Peace Council” released a 15‑point roadmap for implementing a cease‑fire agreement.
Entities: Basem Naim · Donald Trump · Eli Cohen · Gaza Strip · Hamas · Israel
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Cohen said Israel will take full control of Gaza if Hamas does not disarm. (multiple reports)
- [● 6 SOURCES] At least 15 Palestinians were killed in the attacks, including four children. (multiple reports)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Israeli warplanes bombed Gaza city in the north, Deir al‑Balah, and Khan Younis for a second consecutive day. (multiple reports)
- [● 6 SOURCES] The death toll is the highest daily count in weeks. (multiple reports)
- [● 6 SOURCES] U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Hamas and other armed groups had agreed to disarm. (multiple reports)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Hamas senior official Basem Naim said Hamas showed flexibility but accused Israel of trying to impose de‑facto control and escalating attacks. (multiple reports)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen said there is no cease‑fire agreement and Israel controls about 70% of Gaza. (multiple reports)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Cohen said the U.S.–Israel agreement requires Hamas to be dissolved. (multiple reports)