Israeli strikes kill eight in Gaza as ceasefire efforts falter

Israel also continued its bombardment in Lebanon on Sunday. PIC/AFP

Israeli strikes killed at least eight Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, as ceasefire efforts meant to end fighting between Israel and the Hamas militant group falter.

In the weeks since halting its joint bombing with the US in Iran, Israel has stepped up its attacks in Gaza, where Hamas has been tightening its grip, even as Israeli troops remain in control of more than half the territory.

On Saturday, the Israeli military said Izz al-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas' armed wing in Gaza, was killed in what it described as a precise strike on Gaza City on Friday. Hamas confirmed Haddad's death.

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