Israel Conducts Targeted Drone Strike on Islamic Jihad Operative in Gaza Amid Ceasefire

Israeli forces conducted targeted drone strikes in Gaza against individuals linked to Palestinian militant groups, specifically Islamic Jihad operatives purportedly planning imminent attacks on Israeli troops. These strikes occurred despite an ongoing U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that has been in place for over two years, with both sides accusing each other of violations. One strike hit a car in central Gaza's Nuseirat area, reportedly killing one person and injuring others, while another targeted a militant crossing the Yellow Line in southern Gaza's Khan Younis, also resulting in a fatality. Local medics confirmed injuries but no immediate reports of multiple deaths aside from the reported fatalities in these strikes. Additionally, Israeli tanks shelled eastern parts of Gaza City, though the military did not comment on these actions. In a notable policy reversal, Israel allowed Egyptian officials into Gaza to help locate the bodies of hostages captured during the Hamas-led attack in October 2023, highlighting ongoing tensions amid the fragile ceasefire.