At least nine Palestinians were killed in fresh Israeli strikes across Gaza on Sunday, according to medical sources, amid ongoing tensions despite a United States-brokered ceasefire announced in October.

Hospital sources reported that five people were killed in the southern city of Khan Younis. Four others died after a tent sheltering displaced people was struck in the al-Faluja area of northern Gaza. Medical officials at Nasser Hospital and Al-Shifa Hospital confirmed receiving casualties.

Israeli military response

The Israeli military said it struck a building in northern Gaza after armed fighters entered it, claiming at least two were killed. It also stated that another individual who allegedly crossed a designated military boundary posed an “immediate threat” and was shot. No independent verification of these claims was immediately available.

Israeli authorities did not directly comment on the reported civilian casualties.

Strikes in southern Lebanon

Separately, the Israeli military said it carried out strikes in southern Lebanon targeting warehouses allegedly used by the Hezbollah armed group for storing weapons and launchers.

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire in November 2024 following months of cross-border hostilities. Lebanese officials had not issued an immediate statement on the latest strikes at the time of reporting.

Ongoing tensions

Authorities in Gaza have accused Israel of repeatedly violating the October ceasefire, reporting hundreds of casualties since it came into effect. Israel, for its part, has maintained that its actions target armed groups posing security threats.

The conflict has left large parts of Gaza devastated, with the United Nations estimating reconstruction costs could exceed $70 billion.

Humanitarian agencies continue to warn of severe shortages of food, medical supplies and shelter materials in Gaza, where large segments of the population remain displaced.

The situation remains volatile, with diplomatic efforts ongoing to stabilise the ceasefire and prevent further escalation across the region.