Israeli fire reported to kill 18 in Gaza amid renewed clashes

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in significant casualties amid ongoing clashes, despite a ceasefire that was established on October 10, 2025. Reports indicate that at least 17 Palestinians were killed in strikes on Wednesday, with hospital officials noting that the majority of the deceased were women and children, including a 5-month-old and a 10-day-old baby (South China Morning Post, Euronews). The Israeli military stated that these airstrikes were a response to gunfire from militants, which seriously wounded one of its soldiers (Euronews). In a separate incident, Gaza officials reported that Israeli airstrikes killed at least 21 Palestinians, further escalating tensions in the region (The New York Times). The situation has been described as one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire took effect, with casualties including two boys, three journalists, and a woman (NPR). The cumulative toll since the ceasefire began has reached at least 556 deaths, according to Gaza's health ministry (Euronews). The ongoing violence has led to accusations from both Israel and Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement, contributing to a fragile and tense atmosphere in the region (Euronews). As the conflict continues, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with hospitals overwhelmed by the influx of casualties from the recent strikes.