Israeli military airstrikes hit a residential building in Gaza City, killing four Palestinians and injuring several others, according to Arab media reports. The attack comes despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement, with violence continuing to flare across the enclave.
Local sources said the strike targeted a multi-storey residential structure in a densely populated area, causing significant damage and panic among nearby residents. Emergency teams rushed to the site, pulling victims from the rubble and transporting the wounded to nearby hospitals, where several remain in critical condition.
The Israeli military has not immediately issued a detailed statement on the specific strike, but has previously said its operations in Gaza are aimed at targeting militant infrastructure. However, Palestinian authorities and humanitarian groups continue to accuse Israel of striking civilian areas and worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis.
According to international media reports, the latest casualties add to a rising toll since the ceasefire was reportedly implemented last year. It is claimed that more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed in continued Israeli strikes during the post-ceasefire period, raising renewed concerns over the durability of the truce and the protection of civilians.
In a separate development, Israeli forces also carried out air raids in southern Lebanon, killing three more people, according to Lebanese security sources. The strikes are part of a broader pattern of cross-border escalation involving multiple fronts in the region.
Human rights organisations have repeatedly called for restraint and independent investigations into civilian casualties, warning that continued military operations in populated areas risk further destabilising the region. Diplomatic efforts to reinforce the ceasefire framework have so far failed to halt intermittent violence.
Residents in Gaza described a night of fear and destruction, with many families displaced once again as damaged buildings were evacuated. Aid agencies say access to affected areas remains difficult due to ongoing security risks and infrastructure damage.
The situation remains highly volatile, with fears that renewed escalation could undermine already fragile peace efforts in the region.