Israel Kills Three in Gaza Near Hospital Despite Active Ceasefire

An Israeli drone strike near a Gaza hospital and fuel station killed at least three Palestinians on July 1, 2026, with over 1,053 killed since a ceasefire took effect — while Israel has expanded territorial control to nearly 70% of the enclave. The continued conflict in Gaza, Israel's expanding territorial grip, and the collapse of peace negotiations align with biblical warnings of unrelenting strife in the land of Israel preceding the end times. Jesus warned in Matthew 24 that wars and rumours of wars would mark the season of His return, with the land of Israel at the epicentre of global conflict.