Israeli fire in Gaza has killed at least 17 Palestinians, most of them women and children, according to hospital officials. The deaths occurred amid ongoing violence that has continued despite a ceasefire agreement, with more than 530 Palestinians killed since the deal took effect in October 2025. The latest strikes included an attack on a building in north Gaza, where 11 people from the same family lost their lives, and additional shelling in other neighborhoods that killed several more, including children. Israel stated its military actions were in response to militant gunfire that wounded an Israeli soldier, calling the attack a violation of the ceasefire. Meanwhile, Palestinians and mediators have condemned the ongoing violence, questioning the effectiveness of the truce as the death toll continues to rise.