At least 22 Palestinians have been killed in a series of Israeli air strikes across northern and central Gaza, Hamas medical and civil defence officials have said. They stated that five sites were hit, including residential homes, resulting in significant casualties. A senior Hamas commander was among the dead, according to local sources. The Israeli military confirmed it struck targets in Gaza following an incident earlier where an 'armed terrorist' allegedly fired at soldiers after breaching the Strip's designated control areas. Hamas has denied these accusations, leading both parties to accuse one another of violating the ceasefire established six weeks ago.

Gaza's health ministry reports over 310 Palestinians have lost their lives in air strikes since the ceasefire began. The recent Israeli attacks have primarily targeted areas within Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, and the Nuseirat camp, revealing the ongoing conflict’s devastating consequences. Strikes have specifically targeted homes, with fatalities reported among families, raising alarm over the humanitarian situation in the enclave.

In a statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that the military response was necessary due to what he described as a violation of the agreement by Hamas. Nevertheless, the group has criticized Israel’s actions as a blatant breach that could further undermine the fragile ceasefire. These ongoing clashes highlight the complex and tragic narrative of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, embodying a cycle of violence that continues to capture global attention.