Gaza: Five Palestinians, including two children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the southern Gaza Strip, marking a breach of the current ceasefire agreement. The strikes targeted tents housing displaced civilians in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, resulting in multiple injuries and severe damage as several tents caught fire.

According to Anadolu Agency, the attacks occurred shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a threat to "respond accordingly" following the injury of five Israeli soldiers in clashes with Palestinian fighters in Rafah. The Israeli army reported that the strikes aimed at a senior Hamas official in Rafah, while media reports suggest about 200 Hamas fighters remain trapped inside underground tunnels in the area. Tel Aviv has not responded to demands for their safe passage.

Hamas condemned the Israeli airstrikes in Khan Younis, labeling them as a "blatant war crime" and an attempt to evade Israel's obligations under the ceasefire agreement. The group holds Israel accountable for the escalation and has called on mediators to pressure Netanyahu's government to cease its actions and honor the agreement terms.

The ceasefire deal, effective since October 10, includes provisions for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and outlines plans for Gaza's reconstruction. Despite the agreement, tensions remain high, with ongoing disputes over the trapped fighters in Rafah.

Since October 2023, Israeli operations in Gaza have resulted in over 70,000 deaths and nearly 171,000 injuries, predominantly affecting women and children.