Israeli occupation forces resumed aerial assaults on the Gaza Strip early Thursday, striking multiple areas in the north and south despite publicly declaring “a return to the ceasefire agreement.” The renewed attacks killed two Palestinians in Beit Lahia and wounded others in Khan Younis, intensifying fears of a broader escalation.
The Israeli military claimed the strike on Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza, targeted a what is called “weapons storage site” allegedly linked to an “imminent operation.”
However, local sources reported civilian casualties and widespread destruction, with no evidence of military infrastructure in the area.
A heavy morning in Gaza as Palestinians bid farewell to dozens of loved ones, killed by Israeli airstrikes last night. pic.twitter.com/U5hxS6onjv
— PALESTINE ONLINE 🇵🇸 (@OnlinePalEng) October 29, 2025
At dawn, Israeli warplanes launched ten separate airstrikes on eastern Khan Younis, in addition to wiring and detonating several homes and buildings in several parts of the city, and in areas in the eastern part of Gaza City.
In addition, the army wired and detonated several homes and buildings In Khan Younis city.
Ground forces also opened fire on residential zones including Ma’an, Sheikh Nasser, and Jorat Al-Lout, further destabilizing southern Gaza.
These violations came less than 24 hours after a deadly Israeli assault on Rafah, which reportedly followed claims of gunfire targeting Israeli troops.
That Israeli attack killed 104 Palestinians, including dozens of children, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.
The ministry also reported hundreds of injuries and warned of collapsing medical services due to overcrowded hospitals and dwindling supplies.
Following the Rafah massacre, Israeli officials announced a return to the ceasefire, while simultaneously warning of future breaches.
A senior U.S. official stated that the Israeli response was “limited” and aimed at specific figures within Hamas, asserting that the ceasefire had resumed and remained intact.
The official added that Washington was closely monitoring the situation and would dispatch a diplomatic team to Israel to assess developments.
In response, Hamas called on international mediators to pressure Israel to halt its attacks and honor the ceasefire. The group emphasized that it would not allow Israel to impose new realities on the ground through military force.
On Wednesday evening, the 19th day of the declared “ceasefire” in Gaza, Israeli warplanes launched new airstrikes on the northern part of the Strip, killing two Palestinians in Beit Lahia’s al-Salatin neighborhood. Medical sources at al-Shifa Hospital confirmed the deaths, marking yet another breach of the truce.
At least 113 Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours, including 46 children and 20 women, and more than 534 others were injured.
Gaza’s Ministry of Health reported that since the ceasefire took effect on October 10, the death toll has risen to 211 Palestinians, with 597 wounded. Additionally, rescue teams have recovered the bodies of 482 victims killed prior to the agreement, many of whom were buried under rubble from earlier bombardments.
Israeli forces unleashed a dog on an elderly Palestinian woman during a raid on her home in the Jabalia refugee camp. The soldier realizes it’s an old lady, and keeps the dog on her. pic.twitter.com/XRfuhMVvv4
— Israel Exposed (@xIsraelExposedx) October 29, 2025
The latest strikes underscore the fragility of the ceasefire and the urgent need for international accountability.
As Gaza reels from repeated violations, humanitarian agencies warn of worsening conditions and call for immediate protection of civilians.
As of October 29, 2025, Gaza’s Health Ministry reports a cumulative toll of 68,527 Palestinians killed and 170,395 injured since October 7, 2023. These figures include thousands of children, women, journalists, and humanitarian workers.
