Israeli Strikes Kill 9 in Gaza; Minister Says No Deal to Stop

On Sunday, Israeli air strikes persisted in Gaza for the second day, resulting in the deaths of at least nine Palestinians, as reported by health officials in the region. This escalation occurred despite US President Donald Trump's declaration of progress in implementing last year's ceasefire agreement for Gaza. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen, part of Prime Minister Netanyahu's security cabinet, asserted that no agreement exists to cease the attacks and emphasized the necessity for Israel to gain complete control over the enclave, which it currently governs approximately 70 percent of. The strikes hit various areas, including northern Gaza City, central Deir al-Balah, and southern Khan Younis, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the tenuous nature of the ceasefire.