Over 100 killed as Israeli PM orders attacks in Gaza

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Published: 8:49 PM, Oct 28, 2025

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Gaza's civil defence agency and hospitals said Wednesday that a series of Israeli strikes killed more than 100 people across the Palestinian territory."

At least 101 fatalities were brought to hospitals, including 35 children and several women and elderly, as a result of Israeli air strikes in less than 12 hours," said Mahmud Bassal, spokesman for the agency, which operates as a rescue force under Hamas authority.

The toll was confirmed by an AFP tally of reports from medical officials at five Gaza hospitals that received the dead and wounded.

Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to launch "powerful" strikes in the Gaza Strip, his office announced on Tuesday.

The statement comes after the prime minister held talks with security heads to discuss Israel's response to Hamas violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Earlier on Tuesday, Israeli media reported an exchange of fire in southern Gaza.

According to the Army Radio, Hamas members opened fire on Israeli soldiers near Rafah.

Palestinian witnesses said Israeli artillery subsequently shelled several areas in the vicinity.

Since the truce began on October 10, sporadic deadly incidents have continued, with more than 90 Palestinians reported killed by the Hamas-run Health Ministry.

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