At least 20 Palestinians, including several children and a paramedic, have been killed and almost 40 others wounded in Israeli strikes in Gaza, hospitals say. The Israeli military said tanks and aircraft carried out 'precise strikes' against what it termed 'terrorists' who opened fire on troops in the north of the strip, seriously wounding an officer. It added that the attack occurred close to the Yellow Line, stating it constituted a 'blatant violation' of the ceasefire deal with Hamas. In contrast, Hamas accused Israel of using the shooting as a flimsy pretext to continue aggression against civilians. Al-Shifa hospital reported receiving the bodies of 13 individuals, including five children, killed in strikes that hit homes and tents in eastern Gaza. Mourners at the hospital expressed grief and frustration, emphasizing their peaceful existence and innocent status amid the conflict. Another tragic incident occurred when a paramedic was killed tending to victims post-strike, raising alarm over the risk faced by humanitarian responders. The IDF claimed the strike targeted a Hamas commander but acknowledged civilian casualties, stating measures were taken to protect non-combatants. As tensions remain high, the ongoing conflict continues to have devastating humanitarian consequences.