Israeli air strikes killed 22 people in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, mostly women and children. The attacks struck residential areas, shelters, and a police station. Casualties continue despite a US-brokered ceasefire earlier this month.
The civil defence agency in Gaza said others remain trapped under rubble. In Gaza City, a strike hit a police station in Sheikh Radwan, killing seven, including officers and civilians. Another attack targeted tents and shelters in Al-Mawasi, home to tens of thousands of displaced people.
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Gaza health officials reported 20 more wounded. They said Israel’s strikes targeted civilians in apartments and makeshift shelters in Gaza City and Khan Yunis. Overall, at least 509 people have been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire started on October 10.
An Israeli military source said strikes responded to Hamas’ alleged violations of the ceasefire. Israel also announced it will reopen the Rafah crossing with Egypt on Sunday, allowing limited movement of people. Humanitarian groups have long demanded the reopening to deliver aid.
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Access restrictions and limited media presence in Gaza make independent verification difficult. Health and rescue officials urged continued attention to civilian safety. The violence highlights ongoing tensions and the fragile state of the ceasefire in the region.