According to Al Arabiya, more than 30 Israeli airstrikes struck targets in Khan Younis, Gaza, on October 19, 2025. The intense bombardment reportedly came in response to the deaths of two Israeli soldiers earlier that day, marking a sharp escalation amid an already fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

The brief pause in hostilities was shattered as explosions lit up the night sky, with residents describing powerful blasts across several neighborhoods. Emergency crews rushed to affected areas as thick smoke and debris filled the streets.

The renewed strikes highlight the volatility of the truce, which had temporarily reduced fighting before quickly unraveling. Analysts warn that the continued cycle of retaliation could further delay peace efforts and worsen Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.