Ten people, including three children and their parents, were killed in Gaza on Saturday despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas that remains officially in place. The fatalities occurred during Israeli airstrikes targeting various locations across the Gaza Strip, highlighting ongoing violence that has undermined efforts to reach a lasting peace agreement.

According to Gaza’s civil defense agency, a single family of five was struck in a residential apartment building in northwest Gaza City. Three children and their parents died when the building was hit, leaving only one child, who was not inside the residence at the time, as the sole survivor. Mahmoud Bassal, a spokesman for the civil defense agency, confirmed the details and said rescue operations were underway amid the destruction.

Eyewitnesses described the attack as sudden and without warning. Resident Mousa Al-Aimawi reported that the missile struck without any prior notice, noting the apparent disregard for civilian lives, including children and women. Another local, Mohammed Kali, recounted seeing multiple bodies scattered on the ground outside the damaged building, including those of elderly individuals.

Footage from the scene showed significant damage to the building’s facade, with rescue teams assisting the injured and residents searching through debris for valuables amid the rubble.

In a separate incident, three more civilians were killed when an Israeli airstrike targeted a group in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City, the civil defense agency said. The bodies of the victims were received by Al-Shifa hospital, Gaza’s largest medical facility. Additionally, two other fatalities were reported from different locations in Gaza, according to health officials.

Despite the ceasefire agreement, which was initiated last October, violence continues to affect the Gaza Strip. Since the truce’s implementation, Palestinian health authorities report that at least 1,144 Palestinians have lost their lives amid ongoing hostilities.

Efforts to secure a permanent resolution to the conflict have so far stalled, with repeated outbreaks of violence challenging the durability of the ceasefire. Both sides have accused each other of violations as international actors call for renewed negotiations aimed at achieving lasting peace in the region.