Gaza Strikes: Eight Dead as Hamas Agreement Takes Heat

Sun Sep 06 2026 09:41:47 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Israel's overnight airstrikes kill at least eight Palestinians amid a disarmament deal with Hamas, sparking new tensions in Gaza.

Eight Palestinians were killed last night in Israeli airstrikes that targeted residential buildings in Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah. The strikes come after Hamas agreed to a disarmament plan overseen by a US‑backed Board of Peace. Israeli forces say they hit military operatives – killing two Hamas commanders – but civilians, including a child, fell victim to the raids. The attacks are the second night in a row and occur as Israel insists on full control of Gaza despite the ceasefire draft.

Eight Dead in Gaza Strikes After Hamas Agreement

Eight Palestinians were killed tonight in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis and Deir el‑Balah. Factories, homes and apartment blocks were hit, leaving a child and a family among the casualties.

Israeli forces say the attacks targeted military operatives. A spokesperson confirmed two Hamas commanders – one from the elite Nukbha and one from the Maghazi Battalion – were killed.

This is the second night of strikes and follows Hamas’s acceptance of a disarmament plan managed by a US‑backed Board of Peace. President Trump hailed the plan as a “big step for the Middle East,” but Israel remains skeptical.

Israel continues to insist on full control over Gaza, even as the ceasefire draft calls for Israeli troops to withdraw and for the Strip to be rebuilt. The situation remains tense as civilians suffer the consequences of the conflict.