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Four Palestinians Killed in Gaza Strikes as Macron Calls for Diplomacy

Published March 19, 2026, 12:12
Four Palestinians Killed in Gaza Strikes as Macron Calls for Diplomacy

Four Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, according to the civil defense service. The strikes occurred in neighborhoods of Gaza City, while the Rafah border crossing reopened for limited traffic after being previously closed by Israel due to security concerns. The Israeli military stated it is investigating reports of the deaths and that it eliminated a Hamas leader in Khan Younis, Mohammed Abu Saleh, whom it accuses of involvement in the October 7th massacre. The fragile ceasefire that came into effect on October 10th is being violated by both sides, with mutual accusations and ongoing violence. Since the start of the ceasefire, at least 677 Palestinians and five Israeli soldiers have been killed. French President Emmanuel Macron called for an opportunity to be given to diplomacy in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for de-escalation and a peaceful resolution to the crisis.