8 killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza despite ceasefire

At least eight Palestinians were killed and more than 25 others injured in Israeli attacks in different areas of the Gaza Strip on Sunday (January 19) despite a ceasefire agreement that was set to take effect at 8.30 a.m. local time (0630GMT) according to the timeline agreed by mediators Qatar, Egypt, and the US.

In a statement the Civil Defense Department reported that “eight Palestinians were killed and more than 25 others were injured in Israeli attacks on various areas in the Gaza Strip.”

It added that “Israeli shelling continues on various areas of the Gaza Strip especially Gaza City and the North Governorate despite the ceasefire agreement coming into effect.”

Earlier, a medical source at the Baptist Hospital reported that three Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack on Gaza City.

Meanwhile, Israeli artillery shelling resumed in several areas of the Gaza Strip despite the ceasefire agreement.

Earlier on Sunday, the Israeli army spokesman said the ceasefire in Gaza will not commence until the list of hostages to be released is received.

The Palestinian group Hamas reiterated its commitment to the agreement noting that the delay is due to “technical and logistical reasons.”

The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel is expected to halt an Israeli genocidal war on Gaza, ongoing since October 7, 2023, which has killed nearly 47,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and injured over 110,700 others, according to local health authorities.

(With inputs from Anadolu Ajansı)