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Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Escalate, 26 Palestinians Killed

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Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have left at least 26 Palestinians dead, marking a significant escalation since the US-backed ceasefire went into effect on October 10. The violence has sparked accusations between Israel and Hamas, both of which claim the other is jeopardizing the fragile truce. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered new airstrikes, while Hamas denies involvement in a recent shooting incident and blames Israel for provoking renewed violence. The situation remains highly volatile, with humanitarian organizations warning that intensification of violence risks reversing tentative stability and harming civilians in Gaza.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 26 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza since October 10, when the US-backed ceasefire went into effect.
  • The victims included five people killed inside a family home, and dozens of others were wounded in airstrikes that hit multiple sites across the enclave.
  • Hamas has postponed the planned return of the remains of an Israeli soldier held in Gaza, citing concerns that further escalation would disrupt efforts to locate and recover the bodies of 13 remaining Israeli hostages.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered new "powerful strikes" in response to a recent shooting incident in Rafah, southern Gaza.
  • The US government has maintaining that the ceasefire is not in danger despite the violence, with President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance echoing this message.
  • Humanitarian organizations warn that intensification of violence risks reversing tentative stability and harming civilians in Gaza, who continue to face severe hardship.

Statistics:

  • 26 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza since October 10.
  • 5 people killed inside a family home in Gaza during the airstrikes.
  • Dozens of others wounded in airstrikes that hit multiple sites across the enclave.
  • 13 Israeli hostages still missing in Gaza, with Hamas efforts to locate and recover their bodies disrupted due to violence.
  • US-backed ceasefire agreed on October 10.

Sources:

  • Gaza health officials statement, October 29.
  • Israeli military statement, October 29.
  • Hamas statement, October 29.
  • US President Donald Trump's statement, October 29.
  • US Vice President J.D. Vance's statement, October 29.
  • Humanitarian organizations' statement, October 29.
  • Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Khaama Press.

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