Israeli drone fire kills two Palestinians in Gaza amid ceasefire deal deadlock

At least two people were killed by Israeli drone fire in Rafah, and three others were injured in Khan Younis on Monday, local time.

This comes amid growing fears of renewed conflict after the first phase of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came to an end over the weekend.

The initial ceasefire, which began in January, expired without an agreement on how to proceed.

Hamas is demanding the immediate implementation of a second phase, calling for a full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza.

However, Israel has proposed a temporary extension of the ceasefire until April, contingent on further hostage and prisoner exchanges.

After negotiations to extend the ceasefire broke down Israel on Sunday, imposed a total blockade on Gaza, cutting off all supplies, including food and fuel, to the enclave.