At least 25 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The strikes come amid rising tensions and violence, further complicating the fragile ceasefire that had been in place.
The deadliest strike hit a religious endowments ministry building in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City, resulting in the deaths of ten individuals, including women and children. Witnesses described the scene, as rescuers worked to locate survivors buried under the rubble.
The Israeli military reported that these strikes targeted Hamas terrorist targets in response to gunfire from militants toward areas where their soldiers were operating in Khan Younis, citing this as a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) indicated that they commenced strikes following the gunfire directed at the troops, asserting their right to respond decisively. No Israeli injuries were reported in the incidents.
This latest escalation of violence has coincided with international diplomatic efforts, including a recent UN Security Council resolution aimed at stabilizing the conflict. The resolution supported a peace plan introduced by the United States, led by President Trump.
Reports indicate that the strikes in various locations across Gaza City and Khan Younis have also caused widespread destruction to civilian infrastructure, raising concerns about humanitarian conditions as winter approaches.
Despite these developments, Hamas representatives have reiterated their stance of resistance, refusing to disarm without achieving statehood, framing their actions as legitimate defense against Israeli aggression.
