Israeli forces kill 12 Palestinians across Gaza, attacks reported in Rafah

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 31, 2026 at 08:35 AM

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On January 31, 2026, Israeli forces killed at least 12 Palestinians, including six children, in multiple attacks across the Gaza Strip. An airstrike in al-Mawasi, northwest of Khan Younis, killed seven displaced people, while another strike in Gaza City's Remal neighborhood killed five. Eight more were injured in the Daraj neighborhood. These attacks occurred a day before Israel is expected to reopen the Rafah crossing, which links Gaza with Egypt, for limited movement of people who have received Israeli security clearance. The Gaza Government Media Office reports that at least 524 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the ceasefire began on October 10. The Rafah crossing reopening is part of the ceasefire agreement, but no aid or humanitarian supplies will be allowed to enter.

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United States 30% Egypt 30% Hamas 40% Khan Younis ×250% Rafah ×370% Palestinians ×680% Israel ×890% Gaza Strip ×290%

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palestinians killed 100% gaza strip 90% israeli forces 90% air strikes 80% rafah crossing 80% gaza city 60% ceasefire agreement 60% khan younis 50% humanitarian supplies 50%