Israel Kills Over 100 Palestinians in Major Gaza Airstrikes Amid Ceasefire Challenges

Over 100 Palestinians, including many children and women, have been killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes across Gaza following the killing of an Israeli soldier, which Israel attributes to Hamas militants. Despite the deadly strikes, which involved targeting residential areas, displacement camps, and critical infrastructure such as hospitals, Israel has stated its intention to uphold the fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States earlier in October. President Donald Trump affirmed the ceasefire remains intact, emphasizing that Israel was justified in its response to the soldier's death. The United Nations condemned the attacks as "appalling," urging all parties to respect international humanitarian law and work to maintain peace, while highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, including overcrowded hospitals and severe shortages of medical supplies and fuel. Regional mediators and international leaders expressed deep concern over the escalating violence, warning that the ceasefire risks collapse amid ongoing military actions and civilian suffering. Displaced Palestinians voiced fear that the truce could be unraveling, underscoring the fragile nature of the current peace efforts in the region.