Family Wiped Out: 31 Killed in Gaza as Israeli Strikes Hit Tents and Police Station Despite Ceasefire. -

A devastating wave of Israeli airstrikes has torn through the Gaza Strip on Saturday, January 31, 2026, claiming at least 31 lives and leaving dozens injured. The deadliest of these attacks targeted a tent camp for displaced families in Khan Younis, where a single family was nearly obliterated.

Incident Details & Fatalities

The Khan Younis Strike: A missile struck a tent in the Asdaa area, sparking a massive fire. Hospital officials at Nasser Hospital confirmed the deaths of seven members of the Abu Hadayeid family, including a father, his three children, and three grandchildren.
Sheikh Radwan Police Center: In Gaza City, an strike leveled the Sheikh Radwan police station, killing at least 14 people. The victims included four female police officers, civilians present for case follow-ups, and inmates.
Residential Apartment Hit: A strike in the al-Nasr (or al-Rimal) neighborhood hit an apartment, killing five people, including three children and two women.
Overall Toll: Gaza’s Civil Defense and medical sources report a total of 31 to 32 fatalities across the enclave since dawn on Saturday.

Context & Ceasefire Status

Fragile Peace: These operations occurred despite a nominal ceasefire brokered in October. Since the deal began, over 520 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire.
Military Justification: The Israeli military stated the strikes were a response to a ceasefire breach on Friday, when eight gunmen were spotted emerging from a tunnel in Rafah.
The Death Toll: According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, the total number of Palestinians killed since October 7, 2023, has now reached 71,769.

This escalation comes just 24 hours before the scheduled reopening of the Rafah Crossing to Egypt on February 1. The crossing is a critical lifeline for tens of thousands of Palestinians needing urgent medical treatment abroad.