A Palestinian individual has been killed by Israeli military fire within the Shuja’iyya neighborhood, east of Gaza City, according to emergency medical sources. The incident occurred within areas under Israeli military presence. This comes amidst ongoing concerns regarding adherence to the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
Reports indicate continued violations of the ceasefire by Israeli forces. Artillery shelling and intense gunfire from helicopters were reported targeting areas west of Rafah, where Israeli forces are deployed. Furthermore, Israeli airstrikes reportedly targeted areas east of Khan Yunis and Rafah, both located in the southern Gaza Strip.
Despite discussions of a second phase of the agreement, there are accusations that Israel is failing to uphold its commitments. These include the cessation of hostilities and the facilitation of agreed-upon quantities of food, medical supplies, and shelter materials.
The agreement brought an end to a prolonged period of intense conflict that began in October 2023. The conflict resulted in a devastating toll, with a significant number of Palestinian fatalities and injuries. Widespread destruction of civilian infrastructure, estimated at a substantial cost for reconstruction, was also reported.
Severe Malnutrition Warnings
Humanitarian organizations are expressing grave concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. A recent report highlights the risk of widespread acute malnutrition.
Concerns are growing that progress made in addressing food insecurity remains fragile. The potential for renewed conflict or disruptions to aid deliveries could push the entire Gaza Strip into famine. Only a fraction of health facilities are fully operational, and critical shortages of medical supplies persist. Urgent access for humanitarian aid is crucial to prevent further deterioration of the situation.
DZWatch will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as they become available.
