Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Israel Strikes Gaza, Killing Over 30
On Saturday, Israel carried out a series of airstrikes in Gaza, killing more than 30 people, including children and police officers.
The strikes hit homes, tents where displaced people were living, and a police station.
Israel said it was responding to a violation of the ceasefire agreement, where militants were seen coming out of a tunnel.
Hamas, which controls part of Gaza, said Israel had broken the truce.
The war started last year when Hamas attacked Israel, and since then, there have been many fights and disagreements about who is following the rules.
The border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is set to reopen soon, but the situation remains very tense.
Israel conducted intense airstrikes in Gaza, killing over 30 people, including civilians and police officers.
The strikes targeted houses, tents, and a police station, with the IDF claiming it was responding to a ceasefire breach.
Hamas accused Israel of violating the truce, but did not confirm if any of its members or sites were hit.
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt is scheduled to reopen on Sunday as part of a US-brokered plan.
Since the ceasefire, violence has continued, with over 500 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers killed in clashes.
- Who
- Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Palestinian militant groups (Hamas and Islamic Jihad)
- What
- Airstrikes on Gaza, targeting houses, tents, a police station, and alleged militant sites
- When
- Saturday, January 31, 2024
- Where
- Gaza Strip, including Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Rafah
- Why
- In response to a breach of the ceasefire, where Israeli troops identified eight gunmen emerging from a tunnel in Rafah
- Location
- Gaza Strip, including Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Rafah
- Date
- Saturday, January 31, 2024
- Casualties
- More than 30 people, including three girls and five police officers
- Targets
- Houses, tents, a police station, and alleged militant sites
- Ceasefire
- US-brokered ceasefire in late 2024
- Border Crossing
- Rafah border crossing to reopen on Sunday
Sources
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