Gaza Israeli Strikes 11 Killed 2026: Ceasefire Teeters on the Brink

The ceasefire is holding, but only on paper. On January 8, 2026, separate Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 11 Palestinians. The military stated these strikes were a direct response to a failed rocket launch by militants within the enclave.

Gaza Israeli Strikes 11 Killed 2026: A Deadly Chain of Events

According to medics at Nasser Hospital, an airstrike hit a tent in Khan Younis, killing four people, including children. Subsequent strikes targeted a school sheltering displaced families in Jabalia and the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City. The IDF claimed the targets included Hamas militants and rocket launch pits.

Conflicting Claims and Rising Tensions

Israel hasn't hesitated to point the finger at Hamas, accusing them of violating the truce with a rocket that reportedly fell short and landed near a Gaza hospital. Conversely, Hamas officials tell Reuters they've documented over 1,100 Israeli violations since the October agreement, including artillery fire and home demolitions.

The Stalled Trump Peace Plan

The ceasefire, brokered under a plan envisioned by U.S. President Donald Trump, hasn't progressed past its first phase. Israel insists it won't move to the next stage until the remains of the final hostage are returned. This stalemate has kept the Rafah crossing closed, further isolating more than 2 million people living in makeshift shelters.