Israel keeps firing on Gaza following approval of a Hamas deal, with attacks underway despite the ceasefire agreement.
Ceasefire Agreement Approved After Gaza Shelling
BBC reported on Friday morning that Israel was still attacking Gaza, even as the government voted to approve a deal with Hamas that includes a prisoner swap and IDF withdrawal.
Attacks Continue Before and After Vote
The agreement calls for a ceasefire effective immediately upon government approval, giving the IDF 24 hours to withdraw from Gaza, yet attacks on Khan Younis and other areas persisted during the voting period.
Israeli Fighters Fly Over Central Gaza
Al Jazeera noted Israeli jets conducting airstrikes north of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, with witnesses in Nuseirat hearing fighter jets overhead before 9 a.m. Polish time.
Civilians Cite Limited Gains
Residents like Suha Shaath mentioned that the only benefit of the new deal was a halt to killings, while Hamas‑led Palestinian Civil Defence urged Gazans to stay away from Israeli military areas until an official withdrawal.
Netanyahu Announces Deal Acceptance
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at a press conference with U.S. representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, acknowledged that the ceasefire would return all 20 living and 28 deceased Gaza hostages to Israel.