Israeli Military Operations Continue in Gaza Amid Fragile Truce

Israeli forces conducted artillery and airstrikes in southern Gaza on Friday, local witnesses reported. The attacks targeted areas around Rafah and Khan Younis. Simultaneously, residents in northern Gaza City reported sounds of controlled demolitions by the Israeli army. The nature of the structures destroyed was not immediately clear. These actions occurred despite a ceasefire agreement intended to halt hostilities. The continued operations highlight the fragile nature of the current pause in fighting. The Israeli military has not issued an immediate comment on the latest reports. The ceasefire, mediated by international parties, remains under strain.