An Israeli airstrike targeted senior commanders of Hamas’ elite Nukhba force in Gaza City, killing at least six people—including a child—and injuring ten others at a seaside cafe, according to Palestinian medical sources. Israel stated the strike targeted operatives planning attacks against its troops, while Hamas condemned the strike, emphasizing its continued commitment to the July ceasefire roadmap despite blaming Israel for stalling negotiations. The flare-up coincided with high-level diplomacy, as U.S. envoy Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem to form working groups focused on Gaza’s demilitarization and humanitarian relief, even as Israel and Hamas remain split over troop withdrawals and disarmament sequences.
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