At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal

Israeli strikes in Gaza have reportedly killed at least 13 people, including several children, across Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah. The attacks occurred despite Hamas agreeing to a disarmament plan brokered by US President Donald Trump, which would involve the Palestinian group surrendering its weapons and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. Palestinian health and civil defense officials confirmed the casualties, with some reports detailing strikes on residential buildings.

The Israeli military, for its part, stated that it was targeting military operatives in Gaza. However, Israel has not officially endorsed the disarmament agreement, with an Israeli political source indicating that a withdrawal would not happen without genuine disarmament from Hamas. Israeli officials have also expressed skepticism about Hamas's commitment to disarming.

The strikes mark the second consecutive night of Israeli military action in the territory, raising questions about the fragility of the ceasefire and the implementation of the disarmament plan. The reported fatalities add to a significant death toll of Palestinians since a supposed ceasefire took effect last October.