**Gaza on Fire: Israeli Strikes Kill 12, Ceasefire on Shaky Ground** In the latest escalation, at least 12 people have lost their lives in Israeli strikes on Gaza since dawn on Sunday. The attacks, which have been ongoing despite a US-brokered truce, have left many in the Palestinian territory reeling. The truce, which entered its second phase last month, was supposed to bring peace to the region, but it appears that the ceasefire agreement has been breached by both sides. The civil defence agency in Gaza reported that one strike targeted a tent of displaced people in northern Gaza, killing five people and injuring several others. Another strike in the southern city of Khan Yunis resulted in the deaths of five more people and several injuries. In Gaza City, one person was killed in Israeli shelling, while another was killed by Israeli gunfire in Beit Lahia in north Gaza. As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, many are pointing fingers at Israel for violating the ceasefire agreement. Osama Abu Askar, who lost his nephew in the Jabalia attack, expressed his frustration with Israel's actions. "Israel doesn't understand ceasefires or truces," he said. "They operate on a principle of saying one thing and doing another." On the other hand, a military official from Israel claims that the strikes were in response to ceasefire violations by Hamas. The official pointed out that Hamas had armed terrorists hiding under debris east of the "Yellow Line", which is the agreed-upon position for Israeli troops under the ceasefire agreement. However, the accusation has been disputed by Hamas, which claims that Israel is the one breaching the agreement. The conflict in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 601 people since the truce began. As the situation continues to escalate, many are left wondering if a lasting peace can be achieved. With both sides blaming each other for the violence, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold. For now, the people of Gaza are left to mourn the loss of their loved ones and to wonder when the violence will end. As one relative said during a funeral prayer, "We've been living under a truce for months, but they've still targeted us. When will the killing stop?"