Gaza Herald – Israeli occupation forces continue to violate the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip through airstrikes, artillery shelling, and live fire, while maintaining the blockade and restricting the entry of goods and humanitarian aid, further worsening conditions in the enclave.
Two Palestinians were killed on Saturday evening in separate attacks. One was shot in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, while the other was killed after being targeted by an Israeli drone strike in Deir al-Balah in the central part of the strip.
Medical sources reported that 26-year-old Mohammed al-Sayed Suleiman Sbaitan succumbed to critical injuries after an Israeli drone dropped an explosive device near Al-Qastal Towers, east of Deir al-Balah. He was transferred to the hospital before being pronounced dead.
In a separate incident, Ammar Talal Abu Shab was shot and killed by Israeli forces in al-Satr al-Sharqi area, north of Khan Younis.
Local sources indicated that both attacks occurred in areas that are not designated as zones of Israeli military deployment under the ceasefire agreement, underscoring ongoing field violations.
Israeli military activity also intensified across multiple areas, with shelling reported in eastern Jabalia and Khan Younis, heavy gunfire east of Gaza City’s al-Tuffah neighborhood, and demolition operations carried out in eastern parts of Gaza City.
According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, the total death toll since 7 October 2023 has risen to 72,608, with 172,445 injured. Hospitals received seven bodies over the past 48 hours, including four newly killed individuals and three recovered from under the rubble, in addition to 26 wounded.
The number of fatalities since the ceasefire took effect on 11 October has climbed to 828, with 2,342 injuries and 767 bodies retrieved. Many victims are still believed to be trapped under debris or lying in inaccessible areas due to the inability of rescue teams to reach them.
Meanwhile, Israeli officials are increasingly signaling the possibility of resuming full-scale military operations. The Israeli security cabinet is expected to convene to discuss a potential return to genocidal war, citing disputes over ceasefire terms and ongoing negotiations.
These developments come amid continued mediation efforts but also rising concerns that the fragile ceasefire could collapse, leading to renewed large-scale escalation.
