At least 12 people were killed in fresh Israeli air strikes across Gaza on Sunday, according to the territory’s civil defence agency, despite an ongoing ceasefire. Israeli military officials said the attacks were carried out in response to alleged violations by Hamas near areas where Israeli troops were positioned.
Meanwhile, rescue teams reported that one strike hit a tent sheltering displaced families in northern Gaza, while another targeted a residential area in the south. Five people were killed in Jabalia, and five more died in Khan Yunis, with additional casualties reported in Gaza City and Beit Lahia.
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Hospitals including Al-Shifa and Nasser confirmed receiving several bodies, as families gathered to mourn victims wrapped in white shrouds. Relatives said many of those killed were sleeping at the time of the attacks, highlighting the vulnerability of civilians living in temporary shelters.
However, Israeli officials defended the strikes, claiming armed fighters crossed a designated security boundary known as the “Yellow Line.” They said the individuals emerged from underground infrastructure and posed a direct threat to Israeli troops, making the operation a necessary response.
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On the other hand, Hamas accused Israel of violating the ceasefire by targeting displaced people and civilian areas. Gaza’s health ministry reported that at least 601 people have been killed since the truce began, while Israel says four of its soldiers have died in the same period.
International medical groups have also raised concerns, with Doctors Without Borders suspending some activities at Nasser Hospital after reporting armed presence inside the facility. Israel later announced plans to end the organisation’s operations in Gaza and the West Bank, deepening tensions over humanitarian access.