At least 10 Palestinians have been reported dead following Israeli air strikes and fighting between Hamas and an Israel-backed militia in central Gaza, as per local sources. The Israeli strikes were said to target Hamas security personnel who engaged in violent clashes with the militia east of the Maghazi refugee camp. While the exact death toll from the strikes and clashes remains uncertain, it was reported that ten bodies were taken to the al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Balah, with dozens more wounded, some critically. Both the Israeli military and Hamas have not issued any immediate comments on the incident.

Eyewitness accounts indicated that tensions escalated when militia members set up a checkpoint, leading to an attack from Hamas security forces and subsequent fighting. Israeli drones intervened, striking at three locations where Hamas personnel were operating.

Since the ceasefire agreement nearly six months ago, accusations of violations have been traded between Israel and Hamas, with recent months witnessing a sharp rise in violence. As per reports from Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry, more than 720 Palestinians have lost their lives in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire was established, whereas the Israeli military reported five of its soldiers were killed during this period. The ongoing conflict highlights the deepening humanitarian crisis and the urgency for news coverage surrounding the situation in Gaza.