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Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say

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Recent airstrikes in Khan Younis and Al-Mussadar caused casualties as Israel stepped up operations against alleged militant activity. The ongoing conflict has left nearly all of Gaza's two million residents squeezed into just one-third of the territory, mostly surviving in makeshift tents. Local health officials note that violence has persisted heavily despite the truce, with at least 1,580 Palestinians killed since the ceasefire began.

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  • The United States brokered a ceasefire agreement that remains stalled over disagreements…: The United States brokered a ceasefire agreement that remains stalled over disagreements regarding troop withdrawals and Hamas disarmament.
  • Gaza health officials state that at least 1,580 Palestinians have been killed since the c…: Gaza health officials state that at least 1,580 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire officially took effect.
  • More than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the offensive began followin…: More than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the offensive began following the October 7, 2023 attacks.

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CAIRO: Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians and wounded several others in the Gaza Strip on Monday (Nov 2), the territory's health officials said.

Medics said two people were killed and six others wounded in two separate airstrikes in Khan Younis, south of the enclave, while a third person was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the town of Al-Mussadar.

The Israeli military did not immediately comment on any of the attacks.

Israel, which says the Hamas militant group has been rearming and launching attacks in violation of a year-old ceasefire, has stepped up strikes on the group in recent weeks.

Hamas has denied trying to carry out attacks or rebuild its arsenal and accuses Israel of undermining the Gaza peace deal.

Last year's US-brokered ceasefire calls for eventual reconstruction of the territory. But little progress has been made as negotiators have failed to agree on terms for Hamas to disarm or Israel to withdraw its troops, who control about two-thirds of the territory where they have ordered residents out.

Nearly all of the more than 2 million residents…

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