Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Israel Strikes Kill 30 Palestinians as Rafah Crossing Reopens
On Saturday, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 30 Palestinians, including children.
These strikes happened just before the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to reopen on Sunday.
The Rafah crossing is important because it allows people to leave Gaza for medical treatment and other needs.
The strikes hit different places in Gaza, including an apartment building, a tent camp, and a police station.
Israel says the strikes were in response to violations of the ceasefire by Hamas.
Hamas, however, calls the strikes a violation and wants international help to stop them.
The reopening of the Rafah crossing is part of a larger plan to bring peace to the area, but the recent violence shows that the situation is still very tense.
Israeli strikes killed at least 30 Palestinians, including children, in Gaza on Saturday.
Strikes hit multiple locations, including an apartment building in Gaza City, a tent camp in Khan Younis, and a police station.
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to reopen on Sunday, marking a significant step in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Israel claims the strikes were in response to ceasefire violations by Hamas, while Hamas denounces the strikes as violations.
The reopening of the Rafah crossing is part of the second phase of the ceasefire, which includes demilitarizing Gaza and installing a new government for reconstruction.
- Who
- Israel and Hamas
- What
- Israeli strikes kill 30 Palestinians, including children, as Rafah crossing prepares to reopen
- When
- Saturday, with the Rafah crossing set to open on Sunday
- Where
- Gaza City, Khan Younis, Jabaliya refugee camp, and the Gaza-Egypt border
- Why
- Israel claims strikes are in response to ceasefire violations by Hamas, while Hamas denounces the strikes as violations
Israel
Hamas
Ceasefire Violations
Israel
Israel claims its strikes are responses to ceasefire violations by Hamas, including militants emerging from tunnels.
Hamas
Hamas denounces the strikes as 'a renewed flagrant violation' and calls for international intervention to stop them.
- Casualties
- 30 Palestinians, including 2 women and 6 children
- Locations Hit
- Apartment building in Gaza City, tent camp in Khan Younis, police station in Gaza City, Jabaliya refugee camp
- Rafah Crossing
- Set to open Sunday, marking the first major step in the second phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire
- Ceasefire Phase
- Includes reopening borders, demilitarizing Gaza, and installing a new government for reconstruction
- Hospital Reports
- Shifa Hospital and Nasser Hospital reported the highest casualties
- Total Casualties Since Ceasefire
- At least 520 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since October 10
Sources
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