Israeli reportedly hits Gaza safe zone as ceasefire discussions persist

Israel has launched land, sea and air strikes on al-Mawasi, a designated safe zone in Gaza, according to Palestine’s Wafa news agency.

The Israeli army denied carrying out any strikes in the area where thousands of Palestinians are taking shelter.

Wafa also reported Israeli strikes on the western side of Rafah city, as well as attacks that killed five people in Nuseirat, central Gaza.

Meanwhile, a senior Hamas leader told Reuters that the group’s proposed amendments to the deal are “not significant” and include the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.

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