Israeli strikes in Gaza reportedly kill at least 12

Hospitals in Gaza reported that Israeli strikes killed at least 12 people, including women and children. The strikes occurred a day before a southern border crossing is expected to open.

Hospitals in Gaza reported that Israeli strikes killed at least 12 people on Saturday. The reports said the strikes hit locations in both northern and southern Gaza. The strikes came a day before a southern border crossing is expected to open. Gaza's health ministry has recorded over 500 deaths since the ceasefire began on 10 October. Known details: - Gaza hospitals reported at least 12 people were killed, and said the casualties included women and children. - Hospitals named in reports included Shifa and Nasser, and locations cited included Gaza City and a tent camp in Khan Younis. - The strikes occurred a day before a southern border crossing is expected to open; crossings have been closed since the start of the war and Israel's military did not immediately comment. Summary: The reported deaths are among the higher single-day tolls recorded since the October ceasefire agreement. The opening of the southern border crossing is expected the following day; further developments are undetermined at this time.