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Israel strikes kill dozens across Gaza as ceasefire talks stall

Israel strikes kill dozens across Gaza, including at a water distribution point
MENA
10 min read
Israeli forces have killed at least 43 people on Sunday, striking homes, refugee camps and even water and aid distribution points.

Israeli forces continued to launch air and artillery strikes across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Sunday, killing at least 43 Palestinians, including six near a water distribution point.

Palestinians were also killed near the Nuseirat refugee camp south of Gaza City, its Sabra neighbourhood as well as near the Al-Mawasi camp, south of the territory.

This comes after the death toll on Saturday in the war-battered enclave stood at 110, including 34 killed at aid distribution points.

Meanwhile, ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas continue to hang in the balance as Israeli troops are reportedly insisting on remaining in the Gaza Strip beyond a 60-day ceasefire period.

One Palestinian source said on Saturday that mediators had asked both sides to postpone discussions until US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, arrives in the Qatari capital.

"Hamas's delegation will not accept the Israeli maps... as they essentially legitimise the reoccupation of approximately half of the Gaza Strip and turn Gaza into isolated zones with no crossings or freedom of movement," they said.