Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip cost the lives of dozens of Palestinians

Israeli air strikes on Wednesday killed at least 25 Palestinians in parts of the Gaza Strip under Hamas control. Sources at local medical facilities said the strikes came after gunmen fired on Israeli soldiers, breaking a ceasefire in place since October.

The Israeli army has hit several targets in the area. Hamas described the attacks as a dangerous escalation of the situation and called on the United States to enforce the ceasefire. A local US official responded by accusing Hamas of violating the disarmament agreement.

The ceasefire, which went into effect in October, has allowed thousands of residents to return to war-affected areas. However, violence continues and the death toll is rising, according to the authorities.

(reuters, sie)