Israel has violated Gaza truce nearly 500 times in 44 days, hundreds killed
Gaza: Israel has violated the United States-brokered Gaza ceasefire at least 497 times over the past 44 days, killing hundreds of Palestinians since the truce came into effect on October 10, according to the Gaza Government Media Office.
Data cited by Al Jazeera on Sunday indicates that more than 340 civilians have been killed in these attacks, with children, women, and the elderly making up the majority of the victims.
The Gaza Government Media Office described these repeated violations as a blatant breach of international humanitarian law and the protocols attached to the ceasefire agreement.
Israel’s military conducted a series of airstrikes across Gaza on Saturday, killing at least 24 Palestinians, including children, marking the latest violation of the six-week-old ceasefire in the war-torn territory.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said it launched these latest attacks after a Hamas fighter attacked Israeli soldiers in Israeli-occupied territory inside Gaza’s so-called yellow line.
“In response, Israel eliminated five senior Hamas [fighters],” it said in a statement.
Similar patterns have been reported previously during the ceasefire, including at least 33 Palestinians killed over a 12-hour period on Wednesday and Thursday.
Hamas accused Israel of violating the truce “under fabricated pretexts” and reportedly urged mediators, including the United States, Egypt, and Qatar, to intervene immediately. The group called on the US administration to ensure Israel fulfils its obligations and to counter efforts that undermine the ceasefire in Gaza.
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Israel, UAE report they are intercepting, responding to missiles despite ceasefire claim
Tel Aviv/Abu Dhabi: Fresh missile activity has been reported despite claims of a ceasefire between Iran and its adversaries. The Israeli military said it detected missile launches from Iran and confirmed that its defence systems were actively working to intercept the threat.
“Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the military said in a statement.
At the same time, the United Arab Emirates also reported a missile threat. The Emirati National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Authority said air defence systems were responding.
“Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Please remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates,” the agency said in a statement issued to residents.
The developments come even as reports suggest a ceasefire agreement is in place, indicating that hostilities may still be continuing despite the announced pause.
