In short:

At least 30 people have been killed in Gaza as Israel carried out its heaviest air strikes in weeks, according to local authorities.

The strikes occurred one day after Israel accused Hamas of new ceasefire violations and a day before the Rafah crossing along the border with Egypt is set to open.

What’s next?

Gaza’s Health Ministry has recorded 509 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire since the start of the ceasefire on October 10, 2025.