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IDF Airstrikes in Gaza: Children Among Victims Amid Ceasefire Tensions

12/21/2025

Summary

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say airstrikes in Gaza targeted Palestinian operatives who crossed the ceasefire line.
On December 20, two operatives were killed after approaching reservists of the Jerusalem Brigade, which the IDF said posed an immediate threat.
The IDF says it has carried out similar strikes nearly daily since the ceasefire began in October.
Gaza's civil defense agency says many victims were children, though those claims remain unverified, and authorities examine possible ceasefire violations.

History

Historical Context

The Gaza War, which began on July 8, 2014, resulted in over 2,200 Palestinian deaths, primarily civilians, and significant destruction in Gaza. Following a ceasefire on August 26, 2014, tensions persisted, with both Israel and Hamas frequently accusing each other of violations. The ongoing cycle of violence highlights the deep-rooted instability in the region and the challenges in achieving lasting peace.

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Story summary

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say airstrikes in Gaza targeted Palestinian operatives who crossed the ceasefire line.
On December 20, two operatives were killed after approaching reservists of the Jerusalem Brigade, which the IDF said posed an immediate threat.
The IDF says it has carried out similar strikes nearly daily since the ceasefire began in October.
Gaza's civil defense agency says many victims were children, though those claims remain unverified, and authorities examine possible ceasefire violations.

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