Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill Eight as Ceasefire Hopes Falter
Israeli forces conducted a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip overnight into August 2, killing at least eight Palestinians. Strikes were reported in the al-Maghazi refugee camp and Deir el-Balah, where a medical warehouse was reportedly destroyed, leaving a large crater. The escalation occurred as Palestinian officials walked back claims that a deal to halt the strikes was imminent, indicating that intensive negotiations are still ongoing without a commitment.