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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Six in Gaza, Breach Ceasefire

4/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On April 11, 2026, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least six people at a police checkpoint in the Bureij refugee camp, per Palestinian sources.
The strike breaches the October 2025 ceasefire, with the Israeli military saying it targeted Hamas militants near the yellow line.
Since the ceasefire, Israeli operations have killed Hamas police, and Gaza's death toll has reached 72,328 since October 2023.

History

Historical Context

The October 2025 ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas followed decades of conflict, with over 10,000 Palestinians and 1,000 Israelis killed since 2000. The ceasefire, initially brokered by the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt, aimed to facilitate humanitarian aid and prisoner exchanges. However, ongoing military actions have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where the death toll reached 72,328 since October 2023.

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Story summary

On April 11, 2026, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least six people at a police checkpoint in the Bureij refugee camp, per Palestinian sources.
The strike breaches the October 2025 ceasefire, with the Israeli military saying it targeted Hamas militants near the yellow line.
Since the ceasefire, Israeli operations have killed Hamas police, and Gaza's death toll has reached 72,328 since October 2023.

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