Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill at Least 30 Amid Ceasefire Tensions

Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip have resulted in at least 30 fatalities, including women and children, according to local health officials. The Israeli military stated that the strikes targeted commanders from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, as well as weapons storage and production sites. These actions were in response to an incident where militants emerged from a tunnel in Rafah, which Israel described as a "violation of the ceasefire agreement." The airstrikes occurred ahead of the anticipated reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, a key component of the ceasefire agreement. The crossing is set to allow limited movement of people, with strict security measures in place, including prior security clearance by Israel and supervision by European Union personnel. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that over 500 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began in October 2025. Both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of breaching the terms of the agreement, raising concerns about the stability of the truce.