A Palestinian man was killed, and several others were wounded, on Wednesday after Israeli forces opened fire in multiple areas across the devastated Gaza Strip, in incidents that humanitarian agencies say reflect ongoing violations of the ceasefire framework.
Medical sources confirmed the death of Ayoub Abdel Ayesh Nasr, who was shot when Israeli forces fired toward a group of civilians in Jabalia al‑Balad, in northern Gaza. Two others were wounded in the same attack.
In the south, three Palestinians were injured by Israeli gunfire east of Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, where Israeli forces have maintained a heavy presence despite the declared ceasefire.
Later in the evening, a young girl was shot near al‑Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza after Israeli forces opened fire toward civilians. She was transferred to Al‑Aqsa Hospital for treatment.
Three Palestinian children were injured after Israeli soldiers opened fire in the eastern area of Jabalia refugee camp, in northern Gaza.
Humanitarian agencies, including the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), warn that the ceasefire remains “extremely fragile,” with civilians continuing to face risks from Israeli fire, restricted movement, and limited access to medical care.
Hamas Warns of Israeli Violations as Diplomatic Efforts Intensify
Senior Hamas official Khalil al‑Hayya warned that repeated Israeli violations threaten to obstruct the transition to the second phase of the ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
Al‑Hayya delivered the warning during meetings in Ankara, where a Hamas delegation held talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the implementation of the ceasefire and the political and field developments.
According to a Hamas statement, the delegation reaffirmed the movement’s commitment to the ceasefire, while warning that ongoing Israeli attacks are “deliberate attempts to derail progress toward the next phase.”
Israeli Delegation in Cairo Focuses on Missing Soldier’s Remains
Meanwhile, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said an Israeli security delegation held meetings in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss efforts to retrieve the remains of the last Israeli soldier missing in Gaza.
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The delegation included senior officials from the Israeli army, the Shin Bet, and the Mossad. Israel’s coordinator for prisoners and missing persons, Brig. Gen. Gal Hirsch, met with Egyptian officials and representatives of mediating countries.
🚨 Gaza Buried Under the Rubble of Genocide
Gaza is buried beneath 68 million tons of debris, the equivalent of 186 Empire State Buildings, due to Israeli army bombardment and its genocidal war, which has destroyed 81% of buildings and trapped an estimated 10,000 bodies under… pic.twitter.com/cE7qcOj3lb
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Since the first phase of the ceasefire began on 10 October, Palestinian factions have handed over 20 Israeli captives alive and the bodies of 27 others. The remains of Ran Goeili are still unaccounted for.
Israel has tied the start of negotiations for Phase 2 to the return of Goeili’s body, while Hamas says locating it may require additional time due to the extensive destruction across the Gaza Strip.
U.S. Pressure and Israeli Concerns Ahead of Netanyahu–Trump Meeting
Israel’s Channel 13 reported concerns within the Israeli government that U.S. President Donald Trump may push for rapid movement to the second phase of the Gaza agreement without requiring the disarmament of Gaza, a key Israeli demand.
According to the report, Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff told senior Israeli officials that Washington expects Israel to advance to the next phase “as soon as possible,” potentially by early next month.
Humanitarian Toll Continues to Mount
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has killed approximately 71,000 Palestinians and wounded more than 171,000, the vast majority of them women and children.
🚨 “Ceasefire” in Name Only: Gaza Still Under Fire
Despite the declared ceasefire, the UN Secretary-General’s Office confirms continued airstrikes, shelling, and gunfire across all five governorates of Gaza over the past 24 hours (Dec 22, 2025).
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UN agencies warn of:
- Mass displacement of more than 1.9 million Palestinians
- Severe shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies
- A collapsing healthcare system, with only a fraction of hospitals partially functioning
- Famine‑level conditions in northern Gaza
- Unprecedented trauma among children, according to UNICEF
Since the “ceasefire agreement” began, Israel has carried out daily violations, resulting in the deaths of 406 Palestinians.
Context: The Gaza Ceasefire Agreement
The current ceasefire, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey with U.S. sponsorship, began on 10 October 2025 and is structured in three phases:
Phase 1 (Current Phase)
- Exchange of Israeli captives and Palestinian detainees
- Delivery of humanitarian aid
- Halt to large‑scale military operations
- Recovery of Israeli remains
Status:
20 captives returned alive; 27 bodies transferred; one body (Ran Goeili) still missing.
Phase 2
- Full cessation of hostilities
- Withdrawal of Israeli forces from populated areas
- Expanded humanitarian access
- Reconstruction planning
Israel refuses to begin Phase 2 until Goeili’s remains are returned.
Phase 3
- Long‑term arrangements for Gaza
- International reconstruction mechanism
- Additional prisoner exchanges
Humanitarian Reality
Despite the agreement, UN agencies report:
- Daily Israeli violations
- Hundreds of Palestinians killed since the ceasefire began
- Aid access severely restricted
- Widespread hunger and medical collapse
Timeline: Key Events Since the Ceasefire Agreement
10 October 2025
Ceasefire agreement enters into force after mediation by Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, and U.S. sponsorship.
10–30 October
- Palestinian factions hand over 20 Israeli captives alive.
- Bodies of 27 Israelis transferred.
- Israel continues limited military operations.
November 2025
- Israeli forces intensify “localized operations.”
- UN reports widespread ceasefire violations.
- Humanitarian agencies warn of catastrophic shortages.
Early December 2025
- Israel conditions Phase 2 on the return of Ran Goeili’s remains.
- Hamas says locating the body is difficult due to destruction.
Mid–December 2025
- Israeli violations kill dozens.
- Gaza Health Ministry reports 406 Palestinians killed since the ceasefire began.
Late December 2025
- Hamas delegation meets Turkish FM Hakan Fidan in Ankara.
- Israeli delegation travels to Cairo for talks on Goeili’s remains.
- U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff urges rapid transition to Phase 2.
24 December 2025
- Israeli gunfire kills Ayoub Abdel Ayesh Nasr in Jabalia.
- Several others were wounded across northern, central, and southern Gaza.
