Israeli military strikes in Gaza City have resulted in the deaths of at least nine Palestinians, including three children, according to hospital officials.A strike on an apartment in the Nasr neighborhood killed five individuals, with children aged eight to 18 among the casualties.Six others were injured, including four children aged eight to 16.The Israeli military stated it targeted Hamas infrastructure and militants in the area, though details remain unclear.Another strike in Zeitoun killed four and critically wounded one, with the military claiming it targeted a 'Hamas terrorist.' Palestinians report increased strikes despite a ceasefire agreement reached in October 2023.Israel continues near-daily attacks, citing the need to target Hamas and other militants.Gaza’s health ministry reports 1,127 Palestinian deaths, including 260 children, since the ceasefire, while five Israeli soldiers have been killed.The October 7, 2023, Hamas attack killed 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages, prompting Israel’s retaliatory offensive.

The health ministry, part of the Hamas-led government, records deaths without distinguishing between civilians and militants, noting women and children comprise about half of all fatalities.The article highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and conflicting narratives between Israel and Hamas regarding ceasefire violations.