At least 17 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes in the north and south of Gaza, hospitals say. Israel's military stated the strikes were a response to 'terrorists' opening fire in the north of the Strip, which led to the serious wounding of a soldier during an operation near the Yellow Line, marking territory controlled by Israel under a ceasefire agreement with Hamas. Six children were reported among those killed in Gaza City and Khan Younis. Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City reported receiving 13 bodies, including five children, following strikes in eastern Zeitoun and Tuffah neighborhoods. Nasser hospital in Khan Younis reported four dead including one child from strikes on tents in the southern Qizan Rashwan area. The ongoing conflict has seen both sides accuse each other of ceasefire violations, raising concerns about the increasing toll on civilians. Statistics from Gaza's health ministry indicate that at least 529 people have been killed by Israeli fire, while the Israeli military claims four of its soldiers have died from Palestinian attacks. The current violence traces back to the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths and many hostages taken, leading to Israel's military response in Gaza.