Gaza city: Five Palestinians, including two children, were killed in Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza Strip, marking a new violation of a ceasefire agreement. The attacks targeted tents that were sheltering displaced civilians within a refugee camp in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis.

According to Anadolu Agency, the strikes followed a threat from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to 'respond accordingly' after soldiers were injured in clashes with Palestinian fighters in Rafah. This incident underscores ongoing tensions and the fragile nature of the ceasefire in the region.

In another development, the European Union has made significant strides toward energy independence. The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to phase out Russian natural gas imports by 2027. This regulation mandates that all member states submit national diversification plans to detail how they will diversify gas supplies and address anticipated challenges. However, Hungary has stated its intention to launch a legal challenge once the EU plan is formally adopted.

Meanwhile, China has expressed its opposition to foreign interference in Venezuela amid expanding US military operations across Latin America. During a regular news conference in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reiterated China's stance against any actions that contravene the UN Charter or infringe on the sovereignty and security of other nations. Lin emphasized Beijing's opposition to external forces interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext.