Israeli air strikes kill at least 27 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 31, 2026 at 02:29 PM

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Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday killed at least 27 Palestinians, including women and children, according to local authorities. The strikes, which hit areas including Khan Younis and Gaza City, targeted residential buildings, shelters, and what the IDF described as Hamas infrastructure. The Israeli military stated the strikes were in response to Hamas violating the ceasefire agreement brokered in October, claiming eight terrorists were identified exiting an underground infrastructure in Rafah. Hamas condemned the strikes, calling them a violation of the truce and urging the US to take action. Both sides have accused each other of violating the agreement since it came into effect last year following the initial Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

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Donald Trump 35% Gaza City 40% United States 40% Israel Security Agency (ISA) 40% Rafah 45% Khan Younis ×360% Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ×265% Israel ×380% Hamas ×685% Gaza Strip ×490%

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