In a tragic incident on Friday, Israeli forces reportedly killed nine members of a Palestinian family after shelling a bus in the Zeitun neighbourhood of Gaza. According to Mahmud Bassal, a spokesperson for Gaza’s civil defence agency operating under Hamas authority, the attack involved two tank shells fired directly at the vehicle. The victims included four children and two women, all from the Shabaan family, who were reportedly attempting to check on their home. Umm Mohammed Shaaban, a family member, expressed her grief, questioning the justification for the attack and stating that the children killed were between two and 12 years old. The Israeli military confirmed that the vehicle had crossed the ‘yellow line,’ a boundary established under the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, and claimed that warning shots were fired before the vehicle was targeted. The military stated that the vehicle posed an ‘imminent threat’ to troops, necessitating the use of force. Despite the ceasefire, which is now in its second week, several incidents of violence have been reported, with Israeli forces firing at individuals who approached or crossed the yellow line. The ongoing conflict has left northern Gaza in ruins, with many Palestinians struggling to locate their homes amidst the devastation. The incident has further strained tensions in the region, raising concerns about the sustainability of the ceasefire.