Israeli Strikes in Gaza Result in Casualties as Ceasefire Efforts Continue
GAZA STRIP – Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 23 Palestinians on Saturday, January 31, 2026, according to hospital officials. The strikes, which hit locations in both northern and southern Gaza, marked one of the highest casualty tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at halting the ongoing conflict.
According to media reports, the strikes impacted various locations, including an apartment building in Gaza City and a tent in Khan Younis. The Associated Press reported that one of the strikes hit a tent in Khan Younis. Hospitals in Gaza confirmed receiving the bodies of those killed in the attacks.
The strikes occurred a day after Israel accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire. The renewed violence threatens to undermine ongoing efforts to solidify a lasting peace.
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