Israeli Attacks Kill 12 in Gaza Despite Ceasefire, Highlighting Fragile Peace and American Stakes

On a day that should have marked a step toward peace, the grim toll of violence continues unabated in Gaza. Twelve Gazan civilians, including several children, were killed on Saturday by Israeli military strikes targeting northern and southern areas of the Strip. These attacks represent one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire took effect on October 10. In Jan Yunis in southern Gaza, a drone strike demolished a tent killing a father along with three of his children and three grandchildren—tragic losses reported by Naser Hospital. Meanwhile, in northern Gaza City, an airstrike devastated an apartment sheltering a mother,...