Israeli attacks continue across the Gaza Strip 245 days into the US-brokered ceasefire, with over 3,269 ceasefire violations by Israel recorded by authorities in the enclave.
According to Gaza’s Government Media Office, Israel’s assault on the territory since October’s nominal ceasefire has resulted in over 992 killings and 3,138 others wounded.
On Monday, an Israeli bombing near a school in the Nuseirat refugee camp, in central Gaza, killed a Palestinian and injured several others.
Earlier in the day, a woman was reportedly killed after an air strike targeted the vicinity of the Abdul Rahman bin Awf Mosque, west of the Al-Zuwayda area in central Gaza Strip.
Another incident involved Israeli troops firing at a father and his child in Deir Al-Balah and subsequently arbitrarily detaining them.
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After their release, the boy – identified as Rayan Bahaa Abu al-Ajeen – was pronounced dead at the al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.
More than 73,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since the genocide began in October 2023, with a further 8,000 people estimated to be buried under the rubble, and 3,000 reported missing.
Israeli forces have abducted scores of Palestinians in Gaza despite the ceasefire coming into effect in October, with at least 95 people having been detained during this period, according to the media office.
“We condemn in the strongest terms the occupation’s systematic policy of targeting and exterminating our Palestinian people,” the office said.
“We hold the occupation fully responsible for the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.”
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In reference to humanitarian relief, the office noted that just over 52,740 aid trucks had entered the enclave – only 36 percent of the 147,000 trucks stipulated in the truce deal
Under the agreement, Israel was required to ease restrictions on aid deliveries and allow up to 600 trucks a day carrying food, fuel, medical supplies, shelter materials and commercial goods into Gaza.
Restrictions placed on Gaza’s crossings are not limited to just the entry of aid, but also Palestinians freedom to travel in and out of the enclave. Only 6,845 travellers were allowed to cross through out of the 19,600 stipulated in the agreement.
The Ministry of Health revealed that such curbs on the crossings have resulted in the death of about 1,500 patients with medical referrals who were supposed to leave the territory since early May 2024.
Amid intensified Israeli attacks in recent weeks, Palestinian factions’ responded to the head of the Gaza Peace Council, Nikolay Mladenov, regarding a proposal for implementing US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza.
Hamas on Monday confirmed the move in a statement, and called on mediators to ensure Israel complies with the full terms of the ceasefire.
“The factions announced that they will remain in continuous session to monitor field and political developments and intensify their efforts to ensure a response to the legitimate demands that will alleviate the suffering of our people in the Gaza Strip,” the movement added.
