Israeli strikes kill 17 Palestinians, mostly women and children as Gaza ceasefire crumbles

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 4, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Israeli strikes kill 17 Palestinians, mostly women and children as Gaza ceasefire crumbles

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Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 19 Palestinians, primarily women and children, on Wednesday, according to hospital officials. The strikes followed a militant attack that seriously wounded an Israeli soldier, prompting Israel to pledge continued action. Among the Palestinian casualties were five children, including infants, seven women, and a paramedic. These deaths occurred despite a ceasefire agreement that went into effect on October 10, 2025, intended to halt the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The escalating Palestinian death toll is undermining the US-backed truce, with some Gazans stating the war does not feel as if it has ended.

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