At least 439 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since a ceasefire agreement came into force in October, according to figures released by a local human rights organization, raising serious concerns over continued violations of the truce.
The rights group said the death toll over the past three months includes a large number of women and children, with hundreds more wounded, despite the halt in large-scale military operations. It added that the pace of casualties indicates that lethal incidents have continued almost daily, undermining the purpose of the ceasefire and deepening the humanitarian crisis.
The organization accused Israeli forces of carrying out repeated attacks, raids, and strikes in areas that were supposed to be protected under the agreement, as well as targeting civilian homes and infrastructure. It said these actions have caused further displacement and destruction, complicating relief efforts and delaying reconstruction.
Human rights monitors warned that the continued loss of life during a period meant to ensure calm and protect civilians could amount to serious violations of international humanitarian law. They called on the international community to ensure full implementation of the ceasefire, provide protection for civilians, and hold those responsible for violations to account.
The ceasefire was intended to end months of intense fighting, allow humanitarian aid to flow freely into Gaza, and pave the way for rebuilding efforts. However, the reported figures suggest that the truce has failed to bring a complete end to deadly violence on the ground.
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