Gaza Strikes Continue as Mediators Head to Cairo

Health officials confirmed the fatalities, identifying victims in Zawayda and Gaza City. The Israeli military stated the operations targeted Hamas militants actively planning future attacks, maintaining that the strikes were necessary security measures. This cycle of tactical targeting remains the primary obstacle to the diplomatic mission in Egypt.

Diplomats are attempting to navigate the wreckage of the 2025 truce, which collapsed under the weight of unresolved compliance issues. The Cairo talks focus on bridging the gap between the warring parties, though the reality on the ground continues to undermine the fragile framework of the U.S. proposal.