Israeli air strikes killed at least 11 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, underscoring the extreme fragility of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. According to Palestinian health officials, a strike on a tent encampment in the north killed six people, while a second attack in the south claimed five lives. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated the strikes were a response to ceasefire violations, claiming militants were killed after emerging from a tunnel. These latest deaths bring the reported toll to over 600 people since the October 10 truce began.
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Despite the ongoing violence, international efforts are accelerating for Phase Two of the peace plan. On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that member nations of the Board of Peace have pledged over $5 billion for reconstruction. A pivotal development in this phase is the commitment from Indonesia, which has begun training up to 8,000 soldiers for deployment. These troops will serve as the first major contingent of the International Stabilization Force (ISF), tasked with securing borders and overseeing the disarmament of Hamas.
11 martyrs in Israeli airstrikes outside areas of Israeli army deployment since dawn today. pic.twitter.com/btbscngxu0
— TIMES OF GAZA (@Timesofgaza) February 15, 2026
The first formal meeting of the Board of Peace is scheduled for February 19 in Washington. The summit aims to formalize the transition to a technocratic Palestinian government led by Dr. Ali Sha’ath, which will manage public services under international supervision. While the board seeks to “restore the spirit” of Gaza, the persistent exchange of fire remains a major obstacle to the planned withdrawal of Israeli forces.
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