Despite a ceasefire agreement established in October, Israeli military operations in Gaza have persisted, resulting in significant Palestinian casualties and widespread destruction. Palestinian health authorities report that over 600 individuals have been killed since the truce began, with at least two additional fatalities occurring within the past 24 hours.
Local media outlets documented seven separate airstrikes launched early Sunday, primarily targeting the southern city of Rafah and areas east of Gaza City. Artillery shelling has been reported throughout the Gaza Strip, with intensified activity near regions where Israeli military vehicles are stationed.
In Beit Lahia, north of the besieged enclave, Israeli forces opened fire on civilians, resulting in the death of 27-year-old Basma Aram Banat. Additional reports indicate ongoing Israeli demolitions and infrastructure destruction in Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighborhood.
Palestinian authorities have recorded approximately 1,700 violations of the ceasefire agreement since its implementation. These violations include systematic denial of medical treatment, restrictions on international medical transfers, limitations on humanitarian aid, and daily military operations across the territory.
The healthcare crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic proportions, exemplified by the death of an infant on Sunday morning due to medical complications from severe liver enlargement. Israel denied Nidal Abu Rabi permission to receive treatment abroad despite the collapse of Gaza’s medical infrastructure.
This medical blockade continues despite the recent reopening of the Rafah crossing in early February under stringent Israeli restrictions and surveillance—the first such opening since May 2024. According to Gaza’s Government Media Office, Israel has complied with only 33 percent of crossing requests.
The new arrangement intended to permit 50 Palestinians daily entry into Gaza from Egypt while allowing approximately 150 Palestinians to leave the enclave each day. Among those seeking exit are numerous Palestinians requiring urgent medical treatment abroad.
Official statistics reveal that more than 9,300 wounded and sick Palestinians have died since October 2023 due to the collapsed healthcare system and Israel’s prohibition on medical evacuations. Overall, Israeli operations have killed over 72,072 people during the past two years and destroyed nearly 90 percent of Gaza’s infrastructure.