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Gaza Airstrikes During Ceasefire
Israel bombed Gaza overnight during a US-brokered ceasefire, killing at least 104 Palestinians, including 46 children and 20 women.
“Following a massive overnight bombardment that killed at least 104 Palestinians—including 46 children and 20 women—”
The Israeli military then struck Beit Lahia again, killing at least two more people.
Gaza Civil Defense and multiple outlets reported that the strikes hit homes, tents, and gatherings across several cities.
These attacks turned the truce’s brief relief into another mass killing that Palestinians and some outlets describe as a massacre.
Israel claimed it targeted "terrorist infrastructure" and said it was returning to enforce the ceasefire after the strikes.
However, the scale of civilian deaths has raised sharp doubts about Israel’s commitment to the truce.
Conflict and Reactions Overview
Israel justifies the killings by claiming Hamas violated the truce.
Officials cite the killing of an Israeli soldier near Rafah and disputes over hostage remains as triggers.
They say the IDF hit 30 targets described as terrorist.
Hamas denies involvement in the soldier’s death and calls the strikes retribution meant to sabotage the ceasefire.
Former President Donald Trump publicly backed the Israeli strikes as retribution.
France 24 reports a German official urged Israel to show restraint.
The official also demanded Hamas comply with ceasefire terms, including handing over hostages’ remains.
Impact of Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza
The Israeli strikes tore through civilian areas—residential buildings, schools, tents, and family homes—leaving hospitals overwhelmed and bodies piling up.
“reportedly hit residential buildings, schools, and tents for internally displaced people. The UN human rights office condemned the civilian deaths, calling the situation "appalling"”
Gaza’s Health Ministry and multiple outlets document at least 104 people killed in the night raids, including many children and women.
Gaza Civil Defense and reporters describe homes, tents, and gatherings hit across several cities.
CBC highlights a home in Nuseirat where an Israeli airstrike killed an entire family.
West Asian outlets also stress the broader death toll since October 2023, citing over 68,000 Palestinians killed and around 170,000 wounded.
These figures underscore the scope many describe as part of a continuing Gaza genocide.
Accountability and Conflict Claims
International accountability pressure is rising.
DW reports the UN rights chief warned Israel it will be held accountable for violations, calling the civilian deaths “appalling.”
İlke Haber Ajansı reports that UN investigators have held Israel’s military and political leadership directly responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide against Palestinians in Gaza since October 2023—language that explicitly characterizes the Gaza genocide.
Middle East Eye highlights a statement from Hamas blaming the United States for complicity and accusing Israel of forcing “new realities by force.”
France 24 adds that Israel banned the ICRC from visiting Palestinian prisoners and quoted Israel’s defense minister vowing that Hamas leaders will have “no immunity.”
NPR reports Israel blamed Hamas for the high civilian death toll by alleging the use of “human shields.”
Ceasefire and Ongoing Violence
After the raids, Israel said it was returning to uphold the ceasefire while threatening more “powerful” strikes.
“The Israeli military stated it resumed enforcing the fragile truce following orders... Palestinian health officials reported more than 104 fatalities”
Western outlets highlight Israel’s claim it reinstated the truce, but West Asian outlets document ongoing killings during the supposed ceasefire.
Al-Jazeera Net reports 211 Palestinians killed and 597 injured since the ceasefire began.
Daily Express US cites at least 198 Palestinians killed and a militant group alleging 125 Israeli violations.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports displaced Palestinians fear the truce is collapsing.
The Times of India and ABC News - Breaking both stress that Israeli overnight strikes killed over 100 people during the truce and that Israel kept bombing afterward.