Israel continues Gaza strikes amid ceasefire deal uncertainty

Israeli forces have continued attacks in the Gaza Strip amid uncertain prospects for talks with Hamas on a ceasefire and hostage-release deal.

Palestinian media reports say Israeli strikes have killed and wounded multiple people, including children.

The Israeli military said on Sunday that its troops “eliminated terrorists” in Rafah in southern Gaza and located large quantities of weapons in the area.

It added that the Israeli Air Force also struck about 25 Hamas “terror targets” across the enclave.

Health officials in Gaza said the death toll from the Israeli operation in the enclave has climbed to 40,972 since fighting between Israel and Hamas flared up last October.