Israeli military strikes on Monday killed three people west of Gaza City, according to Shifa Hospital, despite a months-old ceasefire that has seen ongoing violence. The Israeli army stated it was responding to attacks on its troops in the southern city of Rafah, calling its actions precise. Meanwhile, the United Nations Secretary-General expressed grave concern over Israel's recent decision to deepen control over the occupied West Bank, warning it could undermine hopes for a two-state solution. In Gaza, officials reported improvements at the Rafah crossing with Egypt after a chaotic reopening, though the number of medical evacuees and returnees remains below agreed targets. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with Gaza's Health Ministry reporting over 72,000 Palestinians killed since the war began, and the humanitarian situation remains dire.