Pakistan, Aug. 2 -- Israeli airstrikes continued across Gaza for a second consecutive day, killing at least four Palestinians despite recent announcements of progress toward implementing a ceasefire agreement. Separate strikes targeted Gaza City and Deir al-Balah, where Palestinian health officials said civilians were among those killed and several others were injured. The renewed violence has raised fresh doubts about efforts to bring the conflict to an end.

Medical officials said an airstrike on an apartment in Deir al-Balah killed a man and his wife and wounded four other people. Another strike on a residential apartment in Gaza City killed two more people, including a child. The latest attacks came only days after US President Donald...