Israel Strikes Gaza Again Amid Fragile Ceasefire Tensions. Israeli planes and tanks launched new attacks in eastern Gaza, targeting areas east of Khan Younis and Gaza City, residents and witnesses reported. The strikes came just a day after Israel reaffirmed its commitment to a U.S.-backed ceasefire, which has been in effect since October 10. According to the Israeli military, the bombardments were “precise strikes” against “terrorist infrastructure that posed a threat to troops.” Witnesses in Gaza said the attacks were limited to areas still under Israeli control, with no casualties reported from Thursday’s strikes. Earlier this week, Israel retaliated for the death of an Israeli soldier, launching heavy bombardments that Gaza health officials said killed 104 people. Among the dead were 46 children and 20 women, according to the Gaza health ministry, as both sides exchanged accusations over responsibility. Israel claimed to have targeted 26 militants, including a Hamas commander involved in the October 7, 2023 assault on southern Israel. Hamas officials dismissed the claims as “a systematic campaign of misinformation,” while U.S. and regional mediators moved quickly to prevent further escalation. [Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT]