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Israeli Airstrikes Kill 11 Amid Ongoing Gaza Tensions

2/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On February 15, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 11 people, including four in a tent encampment and five in Khan Younis.
The Israeli military said the strikes were a response to Hamas ceasefire violations, which breached the October ceasefire agreement.
Since October 7, 2023, the broader conflict has killed over 72,000 Palestinians.
Tensions remain ahead of the Board of Peace meeting led by U.S. President Donald Trump.

History

Historical Context

The October Ceasefire Agreement in 2022 aimed to mitigate violence between Israel and Hamas, following years of conflict that saw over 2,000 Palestinian deaths in 2021. Despite this effort, tensions escalated with Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, killing at least 11 individuals, highlighting ongoing violations of the ceasefire and complicating peace efforts led by the U.S. government under President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

On February 15, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 11 people, including four in a tent encampment and five in Khan Younis.
The Israeli military said the strikes were a response to Hamas ceasefire violations, which breached the October ceasefire agreement.
Since October 7, 2023, the broader conflict has killed over 72,000 Palestinians.
Tensions remain ahead of the Board of Peace meeting led by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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