Gaza, West Bank strikes kill five, three

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed five people on Friday, underscoring the fragility of a ceasefire brokered by the United States as violence persists on the ground. In Gaza City and the Khan Younis area, multiple strikes killed civilians and continued to drive concerns about ceasefire violations that have persisted for the duration of the conflict. Separately, the Iran war is disrupting regional shipping, with thousands of sailors stranded in the Persian Gulf and the International Maritime Organization noting dozens of attacks on vessels. Iran and Russia are signaling a revival of an energy deal, even as the U.S. imposes restrictions on a major Egyptian bank over alleged ties with Iran, highlighting the broader diplomatic tensions in the region. Figures in Gaza have accumulated to show a long-running toll since the ceasefire, with casualties and injuries reported by local health authorities as the conflict remains unresolved. The situation is further complicated by warnings and calls for cooperation from international bodies to restore safe navigation through key routes like the Strait of Hormuz, while the global energy and shipping networks feel the impact of the ongoing conflict.