Israeli military operations have killed at least 414 Palestinians and injured 1,145 in Gaza since a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement was announced on October 10, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. Daily reports indicate repeated truce violations.
In the past 24 hours, Israeli forces expanded their control in eastern Gaza City, focusing on the Tuffah, Shujaiya, and Zeitoun neighborhoods, Al Jazeera reported. The expansion of the so-called “yellow line” has further displaced civilians, forcing many to flee areas near Salah al-Din Street.
“Everyone is cramped here. The population not just doubled but tripled in many of the neighborhoods,” said Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Gaza, citing the difficulty for residents to return to their homes.
Airstrikes and artillery fire also resumed Monday in Gaza’s southern regions near Rafah and Khan Younis. According to medical sources cited by Al Jazeera, at least three people were killed in separate attacks in Khan Younis.
In central Gaza’s Maghazi refugee camp, a five-story building previously damaged in late 2023 collapsed. Civil defense teams were searching for survivors, and Wafa news agency reported at least five people were injured.
The Israeli military now holds over 50% of Gaza’s territory.
There is growing attention on the possible reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt. Some residents hope the opening could allow access to medical care or reunite families. However, concerns remain that the crossing, if opened, could be restricted or used only for outbound movement.
“Until this moment, there’s nothing on the ground other than the headlines… So far, we know the Israeli military is pushing for Rafah to be just a one-way exit,” Mahmoud said.
Since the outbreak of the war in October 2023, at least 71,386 Palestinians have been killed and 171,264 injured, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health. At least 420 deaths have been recorded since the ceasefire was announced.
Humanitarian groups, including the United Nations, have reported that Israeli restrictions continue to block significant amounts of aid at Gaza’s border crossings. The Israeli government maintains that there is no shortage of aid.
