In two days since a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was announced Wednesday, fighting in Gaza and a series of deadly airstrikes have killed 115 people.

In the southern Gaza Strip, several civilians were wounded when Israeli forces targeted them with heavy fire as they attempted to return to their homes in Rafah and Khan Younis. Both regions have been subjected to continuous Israeli artillery bombardment since the early hours of the day.

Negotiators said a deal between Israel and Hamas was closer than ever even as Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued, killing at least 13.

Meantime, WAFA correspondent confirmed that ten Palestinians were admitted to Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City due to injuries caused by unexploded ordnance left behind by Israeli forces in the vicinity of the Civil Administration area east of Jabalia refugee camp.

By Andrew Mills, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Maayan Lubell DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel intensified strikes on Gaza hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced, residents and authorities in the Palestinian enclave said,

The new year brought more death for civilians in Gaza as Israel Defense Forces airstrikes resulted in 17 killed on Wednesday, according to Palestinian accounts.

In two days since a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was announced Wednesday, fighting in Gaza and a series of deadly airstrikes have killed 115 people.

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 68 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, including at a tent camp where the head of the enclave's Hamas-controlled police force, his deputy and nine displaced people died,