Israeli airstrikes battered Gaza on January 25, 2026, killing at least three Palestinian civilians in Gaza City and Khan Younis, as Palestinians increasingly doubt any real ceasefire exists amid relentless violations.
These deaths contribute to over 480 Palestinians killed since October's ceasefire began, with families grieving amid accusations that Israel's operations disproportionately harm non-combatants in densely populated areas. On the same day, Hamas shared vital details with mediators about the remains of final Gaza captives, a cooperative gesture overshadowed by the devastating strikes. Accompanying drone attacks targeted suspected sites, further straining the already tense standoff as Rafah crossing reopening hangs in balance.
Palestinians decry the raids as ceasefire breaches that deepen suffering in a blockaded enclave, while Israel claims to be neutralizing lingering threats. The clashes highlight Gaza's vulnerability under Trump's peace blueprint, which links captive resolutions to future disarmament, leaving residents caught between hope and renewed peril.
