Israeli drone strike kills two in Gaza as ceasefire violations mount

"Hamas condemned Israel's daily and continuous violations since a truce came into effect last month, accusing it of maintaining a campaign of bombardments and demolitions across the besieged enclave. In a statement published on Telegram on Monday, the group said Israeli attacks had killed 271 people, over 90 percent of them civilians, and wounded 622 more since the ceasefire took effect on October 10. The Israeli military said the Palestinians killed on Monday posed an immediate threat to its forces."

"Al Jazeera's correspondents on the ground have said demolition operations in eastern Khan Younis have intensified. Every two-storey building or house is being targeted, said Hamdan Radwan, mayor of Bani Suheila, the largest municipality in the area. Al Jazeera correspondents have confirmed Israeli forces are blowing up residential blocks in central Gaza as well. Satellite images and field footage show large swathes of neighbourhoods reduced to rubble."

"Israel also continues to restrict aid deliveries to Gaza, violating one of the key terms of the ceasefire. Hamas said Israel had refused to allow at least 600 aid trucks daily, including 50 carrying fuel, despite the agreement. On Sunday, only 270 trucks entered Gaza through the Karem Abu Salem (known in Israel as Kerem Shalom) and al-Karara (Kissufuim) crossings."

Israeli forces have continued strikes and demolition operations across Gaza during the ceasefire, resulting in civilian deaths and injuries. A drone strike east of Khan Younis killed at least two people, including a child. Hamas reported 271 people killed and 622 wounded since the ceasefire began on October 10, saying over 90 percent were civilians. Israeli forces have systematically destroyed homes inside the so-called yellow line and intensified demolitions in eastern Khan Younis, targeting two-storey buildings. Satellite images and field footage show large areas reduced to rubble. Israel has limited aid access, allowing far fewer trucks than requested.

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