Israeli Drone Attack In Gaza Kills Five Civilians, Including Two Journalists

Israeli troops arrested residents and continued raids in the West Bank, Palestine, Thursday (15/2/2024). (ANTARA/ANADOLU)

JAKARTA - A drone strike launched by Israel in the northern region of the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of five civilians, including two journalists on Saturday, March 15.

Palestinian news agency WAFA reported the incident based on information from local sources.

The Israeli drone attack took place in the city of Beit Lahia, targeting a group of residents. This incident further worsened the situation in Gaza, which has long been the center of a prolonged conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Earlier, a ceasefire was imposed in the Gaza Strip from January 19 to March 1 as part of an agreement between Israel and Hamas.

This agreement includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners.

However, after the 42-day ceasefire ended, Israel proposed an extension to ensure the release of the hostages who were still detained.

US Special Representative Steve Witkoff also submitted this extension plan, but Hamas refused.

In response to the failure to extend the ceasefire, Israel halted the flow of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip.

This decision further worsened conditions in the region, especially with the Israeli drone strike that made civilians, including journalists, continue to be victims of prolonged violent escalation.