Over 550 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza since the start of the fragile October ceasefire, including 21 since Wednesday dawn, among them children, a baby, and a paramedic. Israel has violated the truce over 1,200 times and blocked aid entry.
A Palestinian paramedic from the Red Crescent was martyred after being struck by a second Israeli missile while aiding the injured from a tent bombing in Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis. Since midnight, more than 20 Palestinians, including children, women, and elderly, have been martyred in ongoing attacks, as Israel also paused evacuation of the wounded via the Rafah Crossing.
Freed Palestinian detainee Khaled al-Saifi (67) died a week after his release due to medical negligence, following two arrests since the start of the assault on Gaza. Over 90 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody in the past two years amid reports of torture and medical neglect.
Israel canceled the third medical evacuation of Palestinian patients and wounded from Gaza via Rafah Crossing despite urgent treatment needs. The Health Ministry reported that over 1,268 people have died while awaiting evacuation. Officials confirmed the current system is slow and endangers thousands, amid continued Israeli prevention of aid and destruction of Gaza’s health infrastructure.
At least 18 Palestinians, including three children and a baby, were martyred in ongoing Israeli shelling on Gaza since Wednesday morning, in clear violation of the ceasefire deal. The attacks targeted Gaza City and Khan Younis, claiming lives of children and the elderly. Israel also cancelled the evacuation of patients via the Rafah Crossing.
Researchers Omar Shakir and Milena Ansari resigned from Human Rights Watch after its new leadership blocked a report concluding Israel’s denial of the right of return is a crime against humanity. The move was seen as a break from usual procedures and a response to political pressure. Staff criticized the decision, while HRW leadership defended the legal grounds.
Gaza health authorities warn that Israeli restrictions on patient travel risk lives, despite a partial Rafah Crossing reopening. Over 18,000 patients await urgent evacuation, while more than 1,200 have died awaiting medical transfer.
Palestinians returning to Gaza via Rafah Crossing recount abuse by Israeli forces, including blindfolding and interrogations. Only 12 were allowed entry on the reopening day under severe restrictions. Gaza’s healthcare crisis worsens, with over 1,268 dying while waiting for medical evacuation, amid warnings of rising casualties.
