Israel has launched another intense round of airstrikes on Gaza, killing 22 people, including multiple children, in the latest escalation since the fragile October 10 ceasefire began to unravel. Local health officials say the overnight bombardments struck residential areas, leaving families trapped beneath rubble as emergency crews struggled to respond.

Saturday’s attacks push the total number of Palestinians killed since the ceasefire to 318, with at least 788 others wounded. The strikes come amid growing international concern that the truce, already strained by weeks of limited clashes, is now collapsing under the weight of renewed hostilities.

Witnesses described multiple explosions across central and southern Gaza, including hits on homes in Rafah and Khan Younis. Footage from the ground showed widespread destruction as residents attempted to recover bodies while medics warned that fuel shortages and damaged roads were slowing rescue operations.

Israel says it is responding to continued rocket launches and alleged militant activities, but humanitarian agencies argue that the civilian toll is climbing rapidly and that the population remains uniquely vulnerable after more than a year of war. Aid groups have renewed warnings about deteriorating conditions, pointing to overcrowded shelters, broken infrastructure and a health system on the brink.

The surge in violence also complicates ongoing regional diplomacy. Egypt and Qatar have been attempting to hold the ceasefire together, while the United Nations has reiterated calls for restraint. Analysts say each new strike makes a return to negotiations more difficult, particularly as public anger grows across the region.

For families in Gaza, the situation has again turned desperate. Several survivors said they had hoped the ceasefire would give them space to rebuild, only to find themselves running for safety as bombardments returned.

The latest escalation signals that tensions remain dangerously high, and with no breakthrough in sight, the conflict appears poised to intensify once more.