Israel Airstrikes on Gaza have killed at least nine people and wounded many others, according to emergency response teams who operate in the enclave. The most recent strikes were made following accusations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Hamas had violated the ceasefire brokered by the United States by attacking Israeli troops in southern Gaza.
Smoke rises over Gaza City following Israeli airstrikes on residential areas, October 2025
The new wave of violence brings in questions on the sustainability of the fragile truce, which has had both sides repeatedly accuse each other of breaking since the truce was declared in the start of this month.
Civilian Districts Are Targeted by Overnight Strikes
Gaza Civil Defense reports that the airstrikes hit several residential blocks. One of the attacks on the residential block in Gaza City demolished the several storeys of the building, according to spokesman Mahmoud Basal. At least four people were known to be dead and several others injured. Rescue teams continue searching to rescue more victims who are believed to be buried under the rubble.
Rescue teams work to recover survivors after Israeli airstrikes levelled several homes in Gaza City.
In other airstrikes, near one of the primary healthcare institutions in Gaza, Al-Shifa Hospital, other airstrikes were reported. In Khan Younis, a car was a target of an airestrike, killing five people inside the car. Death toll would increase as emergency workers have to go on with recovery operations in the face of destroyed infrastructure.
The people living in the affected regions reported chaos scenes with ambulance and firefighters unable to access the bombed neighbourhoods as the roads were damaged and debris blocked their way.
Israel Blames Hamas on Violation of the Ceasefire
Prime Minister Netanyahu reported that the airstrikes were a retaliation move to the claimed ceasefire violations by Hamas. The Israeli officials reported that Hamas militants had fired a rocket-propelled grenade to Israeli forces that were undertaking engineering activities in proximity of Rafah, which is close to the southern border. Israeli government claimed that the attack was launched on its land. Hamas has denied its engagement in the incident.
Netanyahu also charged Hamas with breaching the agreement by sending back half body of a slain hostage rather than the whole body. The government of Israel described the act as a violation of the provisions of the ceasefire, where Hamas is expected to give back all the dead hostages immediately. Netanyahu responded that the move was of bad faith, and warranted a new military operation.
Hamas Denies the Accusations, Says Israel Seeking Pretext to Attack
Hamas responded by denying the allegations of Israel and stating that the allegations were fake reasons to carry out airstrikes against Gaza. The group said that it has been in collaboration with mediators to find and handback the remains of the hostages yet this has been a problem due to the heavy destruction that occurred during previous Israeli operations.
Hamas asserted that consecutive air attacks have rendered many regions unreachable complicating search and rescue efforts in the last two years.
Hamas official reported that recently, Egypt deployed search-and-rescue teams and heavy machinery into Gaza to help them in the recovery operations. The group further said that it had found the remains of another hostage earlier this week but postponed the delivery when Israel declared new military operations. This was postponed pegged by security reasons as Hamas claimed with new bombings by Israel.
Still Missing Bodies of Thirteen Hostages
By the reports of Israeli authorities, 13 bodies of hostages are still in Gaza. Authorities insist that Hamas is willfully dragging their feet and they know where they are. The Israeli government has pushed other international mediators, such as Egypt and the United States, to pressurize Hamas to adhere to the humanitarian provisions of the ceasefire.
Hamas has been insistent that the search of the bodies would be thwarted by piles of rubble, collapsed structures and lack of access to some areas which remain within bombardment. The presence of shortages of fuel and equipment still affects local rescue workers and volunteers that work to work in dangerous conditions.
The circumstances have not yet been settled with each side blaming the other on the communication breakdown and the timely delivery of the terms of the ceasefire.
International and White House Response
Vice President JD Vance in Washington referred to the latest violence as a skirmish and did not believe that it endangered the overall ceasefire agreement. The White House repeated its request to two parties to exercise restraint and urged Israel and Hamas not to escalate further and instead keep communicating with use of the established mediators.
U.S. authorities stressed that ceasefire is officially present, even though various cases of localized breaches have been declared. According to the analysts, the repetitive outbursts point to the instability of the truce and the challenge of implementing the terms of the agreement against the background of deep mistrust and the lack of a permanent political structure.
Gaza Humanitarian Deteriorates
The updated airstrikes have worsened the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The number of civilian casualties is ever-increasing because the relief organizations are hindered by power outages, lack of medicine, and even roads.
The hospitals which are already hard pressed to treat hundreds of injured civilians, report the lack of necessary medicine and fuel. Aid agencies also caution that further displacement would be instigated through somatic bombings, which is not very good considering the already deplorable living conditions of thousands of families.
The current ceasefire time has been reported by residents to be a truce in name only with intermittent bombardments that hamper recovery and reconstruction services. The international humanitarian organizations have called on the complete cessation of the hostilities to be able to have safe movement of the medical and rescue teams.
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Final Thoughts
The Israel Airstrikes on Gaza is a new episode of the revenge and distrust cycle between the Israeli and the Hamas. Although there have been several efforts in de-escalating the conflict, each warring group accuses the other of breaching the ceasefire. To date, the bodies of 13 hostages have not been returned yet and the civilians on both sides are increasingly uncertain.
The shaky truce, already on its knees due to contradicting reports and delayed humanitarian intervention, is also in danger of further degradation should the diplomatic intervention not provide the necessary confidence.
FAQs
- What happened in the latest Israel airstrikes on Gaza?
Israeli airstrikes hit multiple areas in Gaza, killing at least nine people and injuring several others, according to emergency response teams.
- Why did Israel launch new airstrikes on Gaza?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strikes were retaliation after Hamas allegedly violated the U.S.-brokered ceasefire by firing at Israeli troops.
- How many people were killed in the Gaza airstrikes?
At least nine people were killed, including civilians, with more casualties expected as rescue teams search through rubble.
- Did the airstrikes target civilian areas in Gaza?
Yes. Gaza’s Civil Defense reported that several strikes hit residential neighbourhoods, including one that destroyed a multi-storey building in Gaza City.
- What does Hamas say about the latest airstrikes?
Hamas denied violating the ceasefire and accused Israel of using false pretexts to justify attacks on civilian areas in Gaza.
- How many hostages’ bodies remain in Gaza?
Israeli authorities say 13 bodies of hostages are still unreturned, while Hamas claims recovery efforts are slowed by destruction from earlier bombings.
- What is the status of the current Israel-Hamas ceasefire?
The U.S.-brokered ceasefire remains technically in place, though both sides have repeatedly accused each other of breaching the agreement.
- How has the U.S. responded to the latest Gaza airstrikes?
Vice President JD Vance said the strikes appeared to be a minor skirmish and did not threaten the broader ceasefire agreement.
- Where did the airstrikes occur in Gaza?
The strikes occurred in Gaza City, near Al-Shifa Hospital, and in the southern city of Khan Younis, where a vehicle was destroyed.
- What is the humanitarian situation in Gaza right now?
Hospitals are overwhelmed, fuel and medical supplies are limited, and rescue operations face delays due to widespread damage from airstrikes.
