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Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Kill Terror Operatives and Civilians Amid Ceasefire
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Core Operations
During the cease-fire, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said airstrikes killed Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) operatives, including Alaa Abu Zaid, Hamdan Suleiman Ibrahim Abu Amra (PIJ), Fawzi Salam Odat Allah Sawarha (Hamas sniper) and commander Muhammad Anan Muhammad Al-Rawaj. Earlier strikes eliminated Hamas cell commander Alaa Ibrahim Nimer Arshi in Gaza City and PIJ operative Karam Riyad Hassan Abu Butaihan near Nuseirat.
Civilians were also hit. An Israeli strike on a displacement camp in Al-Mawasi west of Khan Yunis killed three Palestinians, including a seven-year-old girl, and wounded dozens. Two strikes on the Islamic University of Gaza killed three Palestinians and injured at least seven, among them female students.
Background & Context
The conflict entered a US-brokered cease-fire in October 2025, establishing the “Yellow Line” that separates Israeli-controlled zones from Hamas-held areas. Since then, the IDF has continued targeted operations, while the Gaza health ministry reports more than 1,500 civilian deaths since the cease-fire began. The war itself started on October 7 2023 after a Hamas attack that killed 1,221 people in southern Israel.
Key Figures & Groups
- Israel Defense Forces (IDF) – Conducting the strikes.
- Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad – Armed groups whose operatives were targeted.
- Mahmoud Bassal – Spokesman for Gaza’s civil-defence agency.
- Gaza Health Ministry – Provides civilian casualty figures.
Data & Statistics
- Terror operatives killed: 9 named individuals.
- Civilian deaths: 3 at Al-Mawasi camp (including 7-year-old Jouri Al-Soufi) and 3 at the university campus.
- Injured: at least 7 at the university and 50 across Gaza in the 24 hours after the camp strike.
- Cumulative civilian deaths since the October 2025 cease-fire: 1,500 (RTE, Thereport) versus 1,551.
- Cease-fire violations recorded since October 2025: 5,147 (Gaza Government Media Office, reported September 29).
Official Statements & Responses
Civil-defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal described the camp casualties:
> “We transported three martyrs, including a child, following an Israeli airstrike targeting a camp for displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Yunis.”
The Israeli military said it was investigating the Al-Mawasi strike but offered no comment on the university attacks.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Death toll discrepancy: Gaza health officials cite “more than 1,500” deaths, while the Bastillepost reports 1,551.
- University casualties: Israeli statements give no details, whereas Palestinian sources report three deaths and multiple injuries.
- Verification: The Times of Israel could not independently verify the civilian deaths on Monday, highlighting a gap in external confirmation.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We transported three martyrs, including a child, following an Israeli airstrike targeting a camp for displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Yunis,” — Mahmoud Bassal, civil-defence spokesman.