Israeli strikes in Gaza continue despite a ceasefire, with over 1,400 people killed since the agreement began, according to Gaza's health ministry.
More than 1,400 people have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since the ceasefire began on 10 October last year, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The ceasefire was intended to end the war, which began after a Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023 that killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostage. The agreement included the release of thousands of Palestinians held by Israel in return for the release of all remaining hostages in Gaza.
Despite the ceasefire, Israel has continued launching strikes in Gaza almost every day. In the past week alone, more than 30 people have been killed, according to the health ministry. Israel claims it is targeting Hamas operatives and accuses Hamas of violating the ceasefire. Meanwhile, many Palestinians continue to live in cramped tent cities, with the US plan to end the war largely stalled. The ongoing violence has left families like that of Fida al-Toutah, who was killed by Israeli gunfire in her tent two weeks ago, struggling to survive under the continued threat of violence.
Why it matters
The stalled US plan and ongoing strikes limit immediate humanitarian relief for displaced Palestinians.
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What to watch
Watch for UN responses to Gaza's health ministry casualty reports and stalled ceasefire mechanisms.
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