Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, rescuers say
BBC World
February 15, 2026
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Eleven Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Sunday morning, according to Palestinian civil defence and health officials. The strikes targeted a tent encampment in northern Gaza, where at least six people were killed, and another strike in the south of the strip killed five more. Both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of violating a ceasefire agreement that took effect on 10 October. This fragile truce has been repeatedly breached by both sides, with near-daily allegations of violations since its implementation.
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in significant casualties. Since the ceasefire began, the Hamas-run Gaza health ministry reported at least 600 people killed. The latest strikes come as preparations for the second phase of a US-brokered ceasefire continue. This phase aims to establish an international force, led by the Board of Peace—a new body mandated by the United Nations Security Council—to secure border areas in Gaza and oversee the disarmament of Hamas. The board is expected to meet in Washington on 19 February to discuss further steps, including the formation of a technocratic Palestinian government in Gaza and post-war reconstruction efforts.
The conflict escalated following Hamas' attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, which killed approximately 1,200 people and left 251 others hostage. In response, Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza, resulting in over 71,820 deaths, according to the territory's health ministry. During his recent visit to Washington, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed with US President Donald Trump ways to curb Iran's nuclear programme and halt its ballistic missile development. While no definitive agreement was reached, both leaders emphasized the importance of addressing these issues to ensure regional stability.
This situation highlights the ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the challenges of achieving lasting peace in Gaza. The repeated violations of ceasefire agreements underscore the deep-root
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Originally published on BBC World on 2/15/2026