Palestinians in Gaza questioned what moving into phase two would actually change on the ground, pointing to ongoing bloodshed and challenges securing basic necessities.

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Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.

U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff thanked Egypt, Turkey and Qatar "for their indispensable mediation efforts that made all progress to date possible."

A ceasefire has been in effect since Oct. 10. But aid groups say that Palestinians broadly lack the shelter necessary to withstand frequent winter storms.

Israeli gunfire killed a Palestinian woman and wounded others in Gaza, as airstrikes, demolitions, and shelling continued across the Strip despite the ceasefire.

At least four people died overnight in Gaza from walls collapsing onto their tents as strong winds lashed the Palestinian coastal territory, hospital authorities said

Dangerous living conditions persist in Gaza after more than two years of devastating Israeli bombardment and aid shortfalls. A ceasefire has been in effect since Oct. 10. But aid groups say that Palestinians broadly lack the shelter necessary to withstand frequent winter storms.

Health officials and family members said at least one child was among the dead in northern Gaza following several strikes there as well as east of Gaza City. All 13 people were killed on Thursday.

New eateries are popping up in Gaza after months of famine, but it's pricey and many people still rely on aid to survive.

A recent Israeli decision to bar Doctors Without Borders and other aid groups means international staff and aid can no longer enter Gaza or the West Bank. Local staff must rely on dwindling supplies and no international expertise.