In brief
Under a newly agreed ceasefire, Israel carried out a series of airstrikes in Gaza City on Tuesday and Wednesday. Early videos captured the devastation and injuries, with civilians, women and children caught in the crossfire. The Hamas‑run health ministry reported several deaths, while Israeli officials said the attacks targeted Hamas leadership and warned that measures were taken to reduce civilian harm. The incidents raise questions over the ceasefire’s effectiveness and the balance between military objectives and civilian protection.
In the first 24 hours following a tentative ceasefire, Israel conducted a series of airstrikes that struck Gaza City, dispatching bombs on and around key areas. Early satellite imagery and local footage reveal deeply damaged buildings and a horrific scene of wounded civilians, including women and children.
The Hamas‑run health ministry announced that several Palestinians had been killed in the bombardment, reporting a surge of casualties that has further destabilised the already‑strained medical infrastructure. The ministry’s statements have been corroborated by independent fact‑checking which highlights the tragic scale of the losses.
Israeli officials countered by asserting that the strikes targeted Hamas commanders and high‑value assets, taking measures intended to minimize harm to civilians. They claimed that pre‑strike reconnaissance and intelligence had been employed to locate career leaders, and that the military’s “precision approach” left civilians as little exposure as possible.
Despite the ceasefire, the waves of aerial raids have reignited concerns among international observers and humanitarian groups. The repeated attacks call into question the robustness of the ceasefire agreement, prompting calls for stronger monitoring mechanisms and more transparent verification processes to protect civilian populations.
