Palestinian killed as Israel breaches ceasefire with renewed strikes in Gaza
Israeli army killed a Palestinian on Monday in the northern Gaza Strip and carried out multiple strikes in southern areas
GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA) – The Israeli army killed a Palestinian on Monday in the northern Gaza Strip and carried out multiple strikes in southern areas, marking the latest breach of the ceasefire, medical sources reported.
Officials said the victim was hit by gunfire from a quadcopter drone in the Zeitoun neighborhood, southeast of Gaza City.
Residents in Rafah described heavy Israeli artillery bombardment in eastern neighborhoods, with smoke rising from the targeted areas. Witnesses also reported intense helicopter gunfire in eastern Khan Younis, though no immediate casualties were confirmed there.
According to the Gaza Government Media Office, at least 357 Palestinians have been killed and 903 injured by Israeli fire since the ceasefire took effect on October 10.
The ceasefire, mediated by Türkiye, Egypt, and Qatar and supported by the United States, ended two years of Israeli attacks that have killed more than 70,000 people—mostly women and children—and injured over 170,000 since October 2023.
The first phase of the ceasefire plan includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, the reconstruction of Gaza, and the establishment of a new governing mechanism without Hamas.