Skirmishes continue in Gaza City despite a pause in offensive operations by Israeli forces. The military reports that airstrikes were carried out in response to attacks by Hamas, including mortar and explosive device assaults targeting troops. One strike killed a group of fighters who were planning attacks, while another targeted operatives launching mortars that lightly wounded a soldier. In a separate incident, rocket propelled grenades were fired at engineering vehicles, prompting a strike on the building from which the attack originated. The situation remains tense as defensive actions persist amid efforts to end the conflict.