Escalating Tensions: Ceasefire Fragility in Gaza

Recent Israeli airstrikes and tank shelling have resulted in the deaths of 24 Palestinians, among them seven children, according to health officials in Gaza. The violence marks a severe strain on the fragile four-month-old ceasefire agreement in the region.

The strikes, prompted by Palestinian militants firing on Israeli troops, led to retaliatory responses from the Israeli military. Among the casualties were a medic and civilians, as well as a prominent Islamic Jihad commander and his daughter.

Despite efforts to maintain peace, tensions continue to escalate, with significant disruptions reported at the Rafah crossing, hampering humanitarian aid and patient transfers to Egypt. International calls for restraint and adherence to the ceasefire remain urgent as violence persists.