Gaza Marks One Year of Fragile Ceasefire as Israeli Strikes Continue
A year after the Gaza war's end was announced, Israel continues limited military operations, saying it targets Hamas weapons facilities. Recent nighttime strikes destroyed homes in Gaza City and Khan Younis, killing a child and a woman and displacing hundreds. Palestinian factions deny the Israeli claims and accuse Israel of deliberately destroying remaining buildings.
The ceasefire's first anniversary arrives with limited Israeli operations continuing. In the days before, overnight attacks hit residential blocks in Gaza City and Khan Younis, killing a child and a woman and displacing hundreds. Israel said it targeted four Hamas and Islamic Jihad weapons storage sites; Palestinian factions rejected that account and said remaining buildings were being destroyed deliberately.
Since the truce began, Gaza's Health Ministry and government media office report over 1,478 deaths and more than 5,000 injuries. The media office also counts 5,223 alleged violations, including bombings, gunfire, demolitions and incursions, and says more than 200 people have been detained.
The continuing strikes and displacement may deepen hardship for Gaza residents, especially families, children, journalists and medical staff already reliant on crowded shelters and hospitals. Uncertainty around the ceasefire could affect access to housing, aid and basic services, while repeated evacuation orders may heighten fear and make recovery harder. International observers could face pressure to clarify compliance and protect civilians.