Israel Gaza Offensive Kills 28; Refugee Tents Struck

Thairath•International•225d ago

Reader Briefing

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have resulted in 28 fatalities, with refugee tents and civilian infrastructure being targeted as retaliation for alleged Hamas violations of a ceasefire.

•At least 28 people were killed in new Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, including women and children.
•The strikes hit civilian areas, including refugee tents, residential buildings, and police stations.
•Israel claims the offensive is in response to Hamas violating a ceasefire agreement by emerging from an underground tunnel.
•Hamas condemned the attacks, accusing Israel of genocide and urging immediate US intervention.

Overview

•On Jan 31, 2026, Israeli forces launched large-scale airstrikes across multiple areas of the Gaza Strip.
•The Israeli airstrikes resulted in at least 28 confirmed Palestinian deaths, with many more injured.
•Israeli attack helicopters struck a shelter for displaced persons in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.
•7 victims from a single displaced family in Khan Younis were among those killed in one attack.
•Israeli forces conducted strikes on residential buildings, tents, shelters, and police stations.
•At Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, 3 children and 2 women died due to Israeli airstrikes on a residential building.
•Since the ceasefire began on Oct 10, 2025, Israel has continued attacks, resulting in 504 Palestinian deaths and 4 Israeli soldier deaths.
•The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated the attacks were in retaliation for Hamas violating the ceasefire on the previous Friday, after spotting 8 terrorists from an underground tunnel near Rafah.

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Key Quotes

Hamas

"This brutality confirms the Israeli government continues its brutal genocide war in the Gaza Strip."

ความโหดเหี้ยมนี้ยืนยันว่ารัฐบาลอิสราเอลยังคงดำเนินสงครามฆ่าล้างเผ่าพันธุ์อันโหดเหี้ยมในฉนวนกาซาต่อไป

Key Entities

Place

Israel(อิสราเอล)ℹ️

The country conducting airstrikes in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza Strip(ฉนวนกาซา)ℹ️

The Palestinian territory targeted by Israeli airstrikes.

Khan Younis(ข่านยูนิส)ℹ️

A city in the southern Gaza Strip where Israeli airstrikes hit refugee tents.

Al-Shifa Hospital(โรงพยาบาลอัล-ชิฟา)ℹ️

A hospital in Gaza City where medical staff reported casualties from Israeli airstrikes.

Gaza City(กาซา ซิตี้)ℹ️

The main city in the Gaza Strip where medical staff reported casualties from Israeli airstrikes.

Rafah(ราฟาห์)ℹ️

A southern city in the Gaza Strip, mentioned in relation to Hamas terrorists emerging from a tunnel.

United States(สหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The country Hamas urged for immediate action following Israeli attacks.

Organization

Hamas(ฮามาส)ℹ️

The Palestinian militant group operating in Gaza, accused by Israel of violating a ceasefire.

Israeli Army(กองทัพอิสราเอล)ℹ️

The military force of Israel responsible for conducting airstrikes in Gaza.

Civil Defense Authority in Gaza(หน่วยงานป้องกันพลเรือนในกาซา)

An authority in Gaza, administered by Hamas, reporting on casualties from Israeli attacks.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF)(กองกำลังป้องกันอิสราเอล (IDF))ℹ️

The official military organization of Israel, stating responsibility for recent airstrikes.

Israel Security Agency (ISA)(หน่วยความมั่นคงอิสราเอล (ISA))ℹ️

The Israeli security agency that collaborated with the IDF in recent strikes.