The ceasefire agreement in Gaza, brokered in October, has been repeatedly undermined by Israeli military actions, raising doubts about its credibility and worsening the humanitarian crisis.
Last Wednesday, Israeli forces carried out airstrikes across Gaza, hitting residential areas and infrastructure. Civilians were killed and injured, despite the ceasefire terms prohibiting offensive operations. The following day, Israeli fire killed four Palestinians in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, further eroding hopes that the truce could hold.  
Since the ceasefire began on October 10, Gaza’s Health Ministry reports that 312 Palestinians have been killed and 760 wounded. Overall, more than 69,500 Palestinians have died since October 2023, including over 20,000 children, with more than 170,000 injured. Human rights groups argue that these actions amount to systematic breaches of international law and undermine trust in diplomatic efforts.  
Israel killed nearly 69,000 Palestinians in its two-year genocide in Gaza, mostly women and children, and wounded over 170,300 others. (Photo/AP)
Regional governments have condemned the escalation. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry described Israel’s renewed strikes as “brutal attacks” that threaten regional stability. Egypt stressed the importance of implementing UN Security Council Resolution 2803 to consolidate the ceasefire and open a political horizon for resolving the Palestinian issue. Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan noted that Palestinians have adhered to the ceasefire despite Israel’s violations, urging world powers to help rebuild Gaza. The Arab League’s Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit called the strikes “inhuman” and a direct challenge to international will.  
With civilians bearing the brunt of renewed violence, homes, schools, and hospitals damaged, and aid agencies warning of worsening displacement, the ceasefire is increasingly fragile. Each violation deepens Gaza’s humanitarian tragedy, leaving international mediators struggling to salvage hopes for peace.