Fresh Israeli airstrikes hit the Gaza Strip on Sunday, killing at least 13 people, according to Indonesian news outlet detikNews. The attacks came as international efforts to broker a ceasefire continued, underscoring the fragility of ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
detikNews reports that the latest bombardment occurred despite renewed attempts to secure a truce between Israel and Palestinian factions. The death toll of 13 was confirmed by local sources cited in the report, though the outlet did not specify the exact locations targeted or the identities of those killed.
The escalation is not isolated to Gaza. CNN Indonesia, in a separate report, noted that Israeli military operations in both Gaza and the West Bank have intensified, with video footage showing renewed clashes. Other regional outlets have painted a grimmer picture: Serambinews.com reported that 12 Palestinians were killed, including two children and an unborn baby, while Republika Online put the number of dead at 17, saying a proposed "BoP" agreement had failed to halt Israeli actions.
The discrepancy in casualty figures between the outlets reflects the chaotic conditions on the ground, with first responders and medical teams struggling to reach affected areas. CNBC Indonesia also reported that an Israeli strike hit a medical supply warehouse near a hospital in Gaza, raising concerns about the impact on healthcare capacity in the enclave.
The reports indicate that previous attempts to de-escalate the conflict, including the so-called BoP framework, have not held. As ceasefire talks continue, the repeated strikes suggest that a durable end to the violence remains elusive, with civilians bearing the brunt of the latest round of fighting.
What to watch next: Whether international mediators can secure a binding truce, or if the current cycle of strikes and retaliation will deepen further.
