Gaza authorities report that Israeli strikes on Saturday kill seven people, one day after Hamas said it agreed to the latest stage of a deal aimed at ending the war. The reported strikes also damage a hospital’s medical supplies, according to Gaza officials. The Israeli military says it carries out strikes targeting Hamas weapons sites, including weapons depots. Israel’s position is that it is verifying that Hamas—the group behind the October 7, 2023 attacks—is disarmed as part of the conditions for a deal. The accounts highlight the continuing exchange of statements while negotiations proceed. Hamas’s announcement of agreeing to the next stage occurs amid ongoing military activity, while Israeli officials link the strikes to efforts to confirm disarmament and to prevent renewed attacks. The reports reflect the different perspectives of each side on the targets and the status of the broader ceasefire-and-release framework.