The Israeli military said it destroyed rocket launchers used to hit Israel

Cairo (Reuters): At least 19 more Palestinians martyred in fresh Israeli strikes in Gaza on Sunday, including six children, Palestinian health authorities said, ahead of a visit to the region by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to try to push forward ceasefire talks.
The children and their mother were martyred in an Israeli airstrike on a house in the central town of Deir Al-Balah, health officials said. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military.
The Israeli military said it destroyed rocket launchers used to hit Israel from the southern city of Khan Younis, the scene of intense fighting in recent weeks, and killed 20 Palestinian fighters.
Diplomatic efforts to halt the Israel-Hamas conflict and secure a deal to return hostages held in Gaza have intensified in recent days. Talks mediated by the U.S., Egypt and Qatar are set to continue this week in Cairo, following a two-day meeting in Doha last week.
Blinken is making his 10th trip to the region since the war began days after the United States put forward bridging proposals that the mediating countries believe would close gaps between the warring parties.
There has been increased urgency to reach a ceasefire deal amid fears of a regional escalation. Iran has threatened to retaliate against Israel after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on July 31.

Dollar surges as forex markets struggle amid IMF delays, economic pressures
- 13 hours ago

Flatiron Books says it will keep publishing book from ex-Meta employee
- 2 hours ago

Six March Madness stars to watch
- an hour ago

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee to meet on March 30 for Shawwal moon sighting
- 11 hours ago

This is why Kamala Harris really lost
- 27 minutes ago

The alarmingly high stakes in an easy Supreme Court voting rights case
- 26 minutes ago

Sindh announces holiday for educational institutions on March 22
- 12 hours ago
Virtual learning introduced at Balochistan universities amid growing security risks
- 10 hours ago
Somali militants attack presidential convoy, president escapes unhurt
- 9 hours ago
Army Chief stresses need for national unity in fight against terrorism
- 9 hours ago

Pakistan vows full force against terrorism in recent security meeting
- 12 hours ago

Source: Eagles add ex-Giants pass rusher Ojulari
- an hour ago