Date: 29 October 2025
Israel launched a new strike on Gaza on Wednesday, killing 2 Palestinians, only hours after an overnight bombardment killed 104 people, including 46 children and 20 women, and injured around 200, according to Gaza’s civil defence. The attacks were among the deadliest since the fragile US-brokered ceasefire began.
Israeli forces said they targeted “military infrastructure” in Beit Lahia, while hospitals in Gaza confirmed receiving multiple bodies, including those of children. The IDF claimed it had killed 25 fighters in the past 24 hours but did not address the remaining civilian deaths.
The renewed strikes shattered the brief sense of relief Palestinians had felt since the ceasefire. Humanitarian officials described the situation as “catastrophic,” warning that the escalation casts serious doubt on Israel’s commitment to the truce.