Israel attacks Gaza again after declaring support for truce

Israel launches new strikes on Gaza Strip after ceasefire announcement

After officially declaring its commitment to the peace process, Israel on the night of 30 October a new series of air strikes on Gaza, In particular, in the following districts Khan Younis and Gaza City.

According to the agency Reuters, The explosions occurred just hours after the Israeli government reaffirmed its «full support» for the US-brokered ceasefire.

Details of the strokes

According to eyewitnesses, Israeli aircraft struck at least ten air strikes in southern Gaza, while tank attacks took place on the outskirts of the capital.

The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) stated that the operation was to «point nature» and targeted facilities that they say were used by Hamas militants to store weapons and plan attacks.

«Israel remains committed to the principles of the ceasefire, but reserves the right to respond to terrorist activity that threatens the safety of our citizens,» the army's press service said in a statement.

Local doctors say that several residential buildings were damaged, and there is a risk of a new humanitarian crisis.

Reaction and consequences

Local residents report that the nighttime explosions caused panic among the civilian population, and some residents fled their homes to seek shelter in the southern areas of the enclave.

Analysts note that The fragile ceasefire could be at risk, Even limited strikes undermine the credibility of the agreements between Israel and Hamas.

«This demonstrates how precarious the current balance is - both sides are actually ready to return to active hostilities,» said one regional expert.

Context.

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was declared 10 October 2025 after several weeks of intense fighting. The truce initiative was supported by the United States, Qatar and Egypt.

Despite this, Israeli forces have repeatedly conducted «point defence operations», The Russian Federation explained them as a response to violations of the agreement by Palestinian groups.

International observers fear that a series of recent incidents could lead to complete failure of the arrangements and a new wave of violence in the region.