22 Palestinians, including women and children, killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

At least 22 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, according to the territory's civil defense agency.

The agency reported that 12 people were killed in Gaza City and 10 in the southern Khan Yunis area.

The Israeli military said it was targeting Hamas militants after they opened fire towards an area where Israeli troops were operating in the south of the Gaza Strip.

This action was deemed a violation of the ceasefire agreement, prompting the Israeli military to strike Hamas targets across Gaza.

Despite occasional flare-ups, a fragile truce has largely been holding in Gaza since October 10.

However, Israel has continued to carry out repeated strikes against perceived Hamas targets, resulting in the deaths of over 280 Palestinians, according to the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza.

Wednesday's strikes were among the deadliest in the territory since the ceasefire entered into force.

The conflict has drawn international attention, with the UN considering the Gaza health ministry's figures reliable.

The situation remains volatile, with both sides accusing each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.

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