GAZA CITY – Three Palestinians were killed and several others injured in fresh Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Friday, June 13, 2026, exacerbating fears for the fragile ceasefire. The latest fatalities bring the number of Palestinians killed since the ceasefire began to over 1,000, according to Gaza's Health Ministry.

Reports indicate that Israeli warplanes targeted a residential building in Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to others. Another Palestinian was killed and several wounded in a separate strike in the central Gaza Strip. The Israeli military has not immediately commented on the specific strikes but has previously stated that its operations aim to target militants posing a threat.

These escalating attacks come as mediators continue efforts to safeguard the strained ceasefire agreement. Talks were recently held in Cairo with Hamas and other Palestinian factions, but progress remains elusive amidst ongoing Israeli military operations and restricted humanitarian access.

Humanitarian organizations continue to warn of the dire situation in Gaza, with aid deliveries falling significantly short of the agreed-upon numbers and reconstruction efforts yet to commence. The continued hostilities and lack of progress on humanitarian promises are deepening the crisis for Gaza's more than two million residents.

The Gaza peace plan, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, has faced significant hurdles, with implementation of its phases stalled. While the initial ceasefire and hostage exchange occurred, subsequent steps regarding Israeli withdrawal, Hamas disarmament, and reconstruction remain unfulfilled.

The renewed violence raises serious concerns about the long-term viability of the ceasefire and the possibility of further escalation in the region.