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Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points At least 10 people were killed in two strikes, according to hospitals and the Palestinian Red Crescent. The Israeli military stated that one of the strikes targeted a Hamas commander involved in a previous attack.
Recent airstrikes have raised concerns about the progress of a ceasefire. At least 10 people were killed in two strikes, according to hospitals and the Palestinian Red Crescent. The attacks occurred just days after US negotiators reportedly asked Israel to reduce its attacks in the area.
Israeli troops also detained a Hamas police colonel after crossing the ceasefire line. The Israeli military stated that one of the strikes targeted a Hamas commander involved in a previous attack. Further details about the situation are available from the source.
The recent violence has cast doubt on the possibility of advancing a ceasefire.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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