Israeli forces killed at least six Palestinians, including a father and his 13-year-old son, in the Gaza Strip over the past two days, according to local health sources.

The killings occurred in separate incidents involving air attacks and gunfire. On Tuesday, three individuals were killed in an Israeli air strike that targeted the Ghubain family home in Gaza City’s Daraj area. In a separate air attack on a tent in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City, a father and his son lost their lives. Another man was killed by Israeli gunfire in the southern city of Khan Younis.

These incidents underscore the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip, which continues to experience Israeli attacks despite a "ceasefire" agreement brokered last year. The enclave's Ministry of Health reported that Israel has killed over 1,600 Palestinians in Gaza since that truce was established. The ministry also stated that more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed in what it described as Israel's "genocidal war" on Gaza since October 7, 2023.

The recent fatalities occur amid dire conditions for displaced Palestinians in Gaza. A severe storm over the weekend flooded approximately 70,000 tents housing displaced families within a 12-hour period. This flooding resulted in at least five deaths and caused an estimated $3 million in damage, according to Gaza's Government Media Office.

Humanitarian aid and shelter materials remain severely restricted. Israel is reportedly blocking the entry of 60,000 mobile homes and 200,000 tents, while only permitting 20,000 tents into the territory. This is happening at a time when an estimated 85 percent of homes in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged by the ongoing conflict, and humanitarian aid is being significantly limited.

Negotiations aimed at de-escalating the conflict have stalled. Mediators have been unable to reach an agreement regarding Hamas's disarmament or Israel's withdrawal of troops from Gaza. Israel currently controls about two-thirds of the territory, and Palestinian residents have previously been ordered to leave the areas it occupies.

The situation highlights the persistent challenges faced by Palestinians in Gaza, including displacement, lack of adequate shelter, and ongoing Israeli military actions. The health ministry's figures indicate a devastating human toll since the commencement of the current phase of conflict.

International efforts to secure a lasting peace and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza appear to be facing significant obstacles, with ongoing violence and restrictions on aid contributing to a precarious situation for the civilian population.