As ceasefire advances and Rafah nears reopening, hospitals say 12 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By  WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDYJanuary 31, 2026 at 08:53 AM
As ceasefire advances and Rafah nears reopening, hospitals say 12 killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza

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Despite advancements in a ceasefire agreement, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 12 Palestinians on Saturday, according to hospital officials. The strikes occurred in northern and southern Gaza, hitting an apartment building in Gaza City and a tent in Khan Younis. Casualties included women and children from different families. The strikes occurred a day before the Rafah border crossing is set to open, which has been closed since the start of the war. Shifa Hospital reported multiple deaths from the Gaza City strike, while Nasser Hospital reported fatalities from a fire caused by a strike in a tent camp. Gaza's Health Ministry has recorded over 500 Palestinian deaths from Israeli fire since the ceasefire began in October.

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