Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday killed eight Palestinians, including a child, according to Gaza’s civil defense and local hospitals. The attacks struck multiple locations despite a ceasefire that has been in place since October 2025.

Five of the fatalities occurred in the southern city of Khan Younis and three in Gaza City. Gaza’s civil defense, which operates under the Hamas-run authorities, confirmed the deaths and reported that several others were wounded. The interior ministry of Gaza stated that the strikes targeted police officers on duty in Khan Younis.

The Israeli military acknowledged carrying out attacks in the area, saying it targeted several militants in Khan Younis and one Hamas operative in northern Gaza. Israeli forces said they were assessing the outcomes of the strikes but did not provide additional details.

The incident underscores ongoing violence in Gaza despite the ceasefire agreement that aimed to halt major hostilities. While large-scale fighting has largely ceased since the truce went into effect in October 2025, near-daily Israeli airstrikes have persisted. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, over 1,570 Palestinians have been killed since the start of the ceasefire period.

The ministry has also reported that the overall Palestinian death toll since the beginning of Israel’s military offensive exceeded 74,500, a figure recognized by the United Nations. However, these statistics do not differentiate between civilian casualties and militants.

Israel asserts that its military operations are directed exclusively at militants and denies targeting civilians intentionally. The situation remains tense as periodic strikes continue despite the formal truce in place for more than a year.