Five people were killed in an Israeli attack on Gaza City after a ceasefire was delayed

Five people were killed in an Israeli attack on Gaza City after the initial delay of a deal between Israel and Hamas on Sunday, according to Palestinian reports.

According to eyewitnesses, Israeli soldiers attacked a group of Palestinians who wanted to return to their homes in the eastern Gaza Strip, the Hamas-controlled security agency said.

It could not independently verify the claims.

Israel’s military has not commented on the report, but earlier said it was continuing to strike Gaza after a ceasefire expected to start at 8:30 am (0630 GMT) was delayed after Hamas failed to provide the names of the three. the captives must be freed first.

At least three Palestinians were killed when explosives left by Israeli forces detonated a house in northern Gaza, according to the Civil Defense.