The PIC correspondent reported that the northeastern areas of Khan Yunis City were heavily shelled, alongside continuous gunfire from Israeli helicopters within what is known as the “yellow line” east of the city.
Israeli warplanes also struck Al-Tuffah neighborhood in eastern Gaza City with multiple air raids, while other airstrikes targeted areas in Rafah and east of Al-Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza. The escalation extended to the sea, as Israeli naval boats opened fire off the coast of Khan Yunis.
In parallel with the escalation, Israeli forces launched a wide “fire belt” campaign in Rafah City early Friday, accompanied by continued demolitions in several neighborhoods.
Official data confirms that Israel continues to violate the ceasefire agreement that came into effect on October 10. Since its implementation, more than 500 violations have been recorded.
In related political news, the American news outlet Axios revealed that US President Donald Trump is preparing to announce the launch of the second phase of the peace process in Gaza before Christmas.
According to the report, American officials expect a meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the end of the month to discuss the framework of the next phase of the agreement.
Officials indicated that the Peace Council led by Trump will oversee governance in Gaza during the upcoming stage, with the official announcement expected in the coming weeks.
Well-informed sources confirm that Washington and other mediators are working to ensure all necessary elements are in place to support the success of the second-phase agreement, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to ensure its continuity and implementation on the ground.
