Palestine weekly: Gaza marks year of ‘ceasefire’ with more Israeli killing
Summary
The one-year mark of the Gaza ceasefire on October 10 was noted, but ongoing violence continues with frequent attacks by Israeli forces causing Palestinian casualties. Gaza’s health system is failing, many Palestinians remain displaced, and the olive harvest in the West Bank faces attacks from Israeli settlers and soldiers.Key Facts
- More than 100 humanitarian groups say the Gaza ceasefire exists only in name.
- Since the ceasefire began, Israeli forces have harmed or killed a Palestinian in Gaza roughly every 90 minutes.
- Gaza’s Health Ministry reports 1,493 killed and 5,299 wounded since the truce started, with a total death toll since October 2023 of 74,382.
- Recent attacks include drone strikes and shootings killing both civilians and Palestinian fighters.
- Gaza’s health system is in crisis: 44% of essential medicines are out of stock and none of the 36 hospitals operate fully.
- Over 18,500 Gaza patients need evacuation, but no one has left via the Rafah crossing in the past week.
- Israeli forces have expanded control deeper into Gaza City, causing more displacement.
- Israeli settlers and soldiers have attacked Palestinian olive harvesters in the West Bank, killing and injuring several.
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