Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of three Palestinians, according to health officials. The Palestinian militant group Hamas emphasized that halting these attacks is essential for ongoing negotiations regarding a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Despite the ceasefire agreement, tensions remain high, with Israel continuing its military operations in the region.
- ▪Three Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday.
- ▪Hamas stated that an end to Israeli attacks is crucial for further talks on the ceasefire.
- ▪Since the truce began, around 930 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes, according to Gaza health officials.
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Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics saySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPalestinians gather at the site of an Israeli strike on a vehicle, in Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip June 2, 2026. REUTERS/Mahmoud IssaPublished Jun 03, 2026, 10:20 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 10:20 PMCAIRO, June 3 - Israeli strikes killed three Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, health officials said, and the Palestinian militant group Hamas said an end to such attacks was crucial to further talks on safeguarding a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.Medics said one Palestinian was killed in an airstrike near the Mughraqa area in the central Gaza Strip.The Israeli military said it had struck a person acting suspiciously near forces operating in an Israeli-controlled area to remove the…
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