AGENCIES

Israeli warplanes and artillery continued to strike Khan Younis in southern Gaza yesterday, killing three people despite Israel’s claim that it rejoined the ceasefire two days earlier.

Gaza residents say they fear a return to full-scale bombing as they struggle to find food and shelter amid the supposed truce.

One Palestinian was killed by Israeli shelling and another was shot dead by Israeli forces, WAFA said yesterday. A third Palestinian died of wounds sustained from previous Israeli shelling.

The military also bombed the Shujayea and Tuffah neighbourhoods of eastern Gaza City.

Various foreign ministers will meet on Monday to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and next steps there, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said yesterday, adding that Turkey was concerned over whether the ceasefire will continue.

Palestinian group Hamas handed over two bodies of deceased Israeli hostages later on Thursday. Hamas agreed to hand over the remains of all 28 dead hostages in exchange for 360 Palestinians killed in the war. Up to Thursday, it had handed over 15 bodies.

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