Gaza City: Two Palestinians were injured on Saturday when an Israeli drone targeted a bulldozer that was clearing debris after Israel's offensive in central Gaza. The drone strike occurred in al-Mughraqa town, where the bulldozer was working to remove debris from buildings damaged by Israel's onslaught.
According to Anadolu Agency, the attack happened on the same day that Palestinian resistance groups handed over three Israeli captives to the International Committee of the Red Cross in eastern Khan Yunis, southern Gaza. The incident raises concerns about the fragile ceasefire agreement that took effect in Gaza on January 19, aiming to halt the violence that resulted in more than 48,200 Palestinian deaths, including numerous women and children, and left the region devastated.
The ceasefire follows a period of intense conflict, during which the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Additionally, Israel is facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice concerning its military actions in the enclave.
The recent drone strike and the ongoing international legal proceedings underscore the complexities and tensions in the region, despite the formal ceasefire in place.