Israel Shells Eastern Gaza, Violating Ceasefire

Israeli forces shelled eastern Gaza and demolished buildings in several areas of the enclave on Wednesday, representing the latest breaches of a ceasefire agreement that began on October 10, 2025. The attacks have increased in intensity across areas under Israeli control in recent weeks, according to witnesses and local sources.

Increased Military Activity and Demolitions

Artillery fire and gunfire continued throughout the day and into the evening, accompanied by significant movements of Israeli military vehicles near the “yellow line.” This line demarcates the positions to which Israeli forces withdrew under the ceasefire agreement, separating fully occupied areas from those where Palestinians are permitted to remain. Israel currently occupies approximately 53 percent of Gaza’s eastern territory.

Khan Younis Targeted

In Khan Younis, located in southern Gaza, Israeli forces conducted three demolition operations targeting buildings and facilities in the eastern part of the city. Shelling also impacted the areas of Bani Suheila, Sheikh Nasser, Tahliya, Qizan Rashwan, and Qizan al-Najjar, all east of Khan Younis. Witnesses reported the use of illumination flares over these eastern areas.

Central and Northern Gaza Under Fire

Israeli artillery targeted eastern areas of the Bureij refugee camp and Deir al Balah in central Gaza. In northern Gaza, artillery fire and shooting persisted throughout the day towards eastern Gaza City and the northern parts of the enclave. Buildings were also demolished east of the Tuffah neighbourhood.

Coastal Attacks and Casualties

Shelling extended to the eastern parts of Zeitoun, Shujaiya, Tuffah, and Jabalia. Israeli naval vessels reportedly opened fire towards tents sheltering displaced Palestinians along the coast of Gaza City and northern Gaza. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, these ongoing ceasefire violations have resulted in 713 Palestinian deaths and 1,940 injuries.

Background: Ceasefire and Prior Conflict

The current ceasefire was intended to bring an end to a two-year conflict that resulted in over 72,000 fatalities and 172,000 wounded Palestinians. The conflict caused widespread destruction, impacting approximately 90 percent of civilian infrastructure. The United Nations estimates reconstruction costs to be around $70 billion.