Since the ceasefire agreement was enacted on October 10, Israeli forces have violated the truce 80 times, resulting in the deaths of 97 Palestinians and leaving 230 others injured, according to the Gaza Government Media Office. These breaches of the ceasefire have further exacerbated the already dire humanitarian crisis in the region.
The office announced late Sunday that at least 44 Palestinians had been killed in 24 hours of Israeli airstrikes targeting schools and homes across Gaza. These attacks represent a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement reached during Sharm El Sheikh summit earlier this month, Palestinian health authorities said.
The office stated in a statement that Israeli forces bombarded multiple locations, including the al-Mawasi area in Khan Younis (southern Gaza), the vicinity of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the north, the town of Al-Zawayda in the central region, and the Al-Tuffah neighborhood in northeastern Gaza City. The airstrikes also left dozens wounded, the majority of whom were women and children.
In addition to the violence, Israeli authorities have closed Gaza’s crossings, preventing the entry of crucial humanitarian aid. UNRWA’s media advisor warned in a statement that the closure would have devastating consequences, particularly for the already overwhelmed medical sector. He also cautioned that Gaza could face the return of widespread famine, following Israel’s decision to block all aid shipments.
