CAIRO, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Israeli forces have ordered dozens of Palestinian families in ‌the ​southern Gaza Strip to leave their homes in the ‌first forced evacuation since October's ceasefire, as residents and Hamas said on Tuesday the military was expanding the area under ​its control.

Hamas says Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire 1,298 times over 100 days, killing 483 Palestinians, restricting aid, and blocking reconstruction, while urging mediators to enforce nine demands.

The two-year war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas eased with a ceasefire three months ago, but there has been neither peace nor reconstruction. Phase 2 promises progress, but the peace process itself is becoming increasingly controversial.

Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed nine people, including three women, following the U.S. announcement of a second phase in the fragile ceasefire.

Syria reaches fragile ceasefire with Kurdish forces as U.S. senator warns about reported crimes by government troops during military operation against SDF.

Talks follow a truce that was to end days of fighting and that brought Syrian Democratic Forces under state control.

A temporary line has separated most of Gaza’s Palestinians from an Israeli-held zone that has surrounded them since October’s ceasefire took effect.

The United Kingdom has welcomed the ceasefire agreement and the full integration of SDF into the institutions of the Syrian state.