At least six Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, according to the report. Those killed included people targeted in drone attacks. Heavy shelling was heard from the southeastern direction of Gaza City’s Zeitoun area, where preliminary reports said at least three mortar shells were fired.

Loud explosions followed the reported shelling in Zeitoun, with plumes of smoke seen in the sky. Five of the six deaths occurred yesterday. Three people killed in Khan Younis were members of the same family, while several others were killed in separate attacks in Gaza City.

Several people injured in the attacks received treatment at Al-Shifa Hospital. A fragile ceasefire is currently in place in Gaza, but concerns remain over whether it can endure as Israel is reported to continue violating its terms. Various reports have claimed that more than 4,700 violations by Israel have occurred since the ceasefire took effect.