Overview
- Israel said it launched strikes across Gaza in response to gunfire at its soldiers near Khan Yunis, calling the incident a ceasefire violation.
- The Hamas-run health authority reported at least 25 people killed and more than 70 wounded in Gaza, a figure that could not be independently verified.
- Hamas denied that its fighters fired on Israeli troops and labeled the Israeli response a dangerous escalation.
- Israel also struck buildings it described as Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, and Lebanon's state news agency NNA confirmed multiple airstrikes and reported damage in several towns including Ainata.
- The flare-up comes as the EU prepares to support the US peace plan with an expanded police and border mission, including training thousands of Palestinian security personnel.