Gaza ceasefire frays as killings continue

- Ceasefire in Gaza is unraveling as talks stall over disarmament, with Hamas refusing to surrender arms until Israel completes first‑phase withdrawal demand. - Violence continued: two Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire in 24 hours while Gaza health ministry says total deaths since Oct 2023 are 72,600+. - Israel controls nearly 60% of Gaza and maps show expanded occupation; US envoy Mladenov is expected to press Israel. (middleeasteye.net) (newarab.com) (countercurrents.org) (trtworld.com)