Israeli forces intensified their operations across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, carrying out new demolitions, artillery strikes, and live‑fire incidents in several areas, as medical teams and humanitarian agencies reported rising casualties and worsening conditions on the ground despite the declared ceasefire.
Medical sources in Khan Younis in southern Gaza said a child was shot and wounded by Israeli fire in the al‑Samin area south of the city. The child sustained an abdominal injury and was transferred for treatment.
Residents in eastern Khan Younis reported that Israeli units detonated several buildings in areas where troops have been positioned for weeks.
The explosions sent dust clouds drifting over nearby streets. Farther north, artillery batteries east of Gaza City fired several rounds toward areas close to their own deployment lines, following a night of heavy airstrikes that struck residential homes.
UN: Civilians Remain at High Risk
The United Nations warned that civilians in Gaza continue to face “grave and ongoing risks” from airstrikes, artillery fire, naval bombardment, and live‑fire incidents near populated areas.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said civilians must be protected “wherever they are,” stressing that all military operations must comply with international humanitarian law. The agency reported that more than 5,600 families received emergency shelter assistance last week, and over 85,000 families received support in the past month.
OCHA added that nearly 15,000 people accessed protection and psychosocial support services in a single week, but demand continues to exceed available resources due to overcrowded shelters and deteriorating living conditions.
Humanitarian groups again urged Israel to lift restrictions on aid operations and allow the entry of essential supplies, including construction materials needed to repair damaged homes and public facilities.
UNRWA Reopens Health Center Amid Ongoing Shortages
UNRWA announced the reopening of the al‑Bureij Health Center in Deir al‑Balah, restoring primary healthcare, maternal services, laboratory testing, and dental care after months of closure.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said thousands of patients remain without access to treatment or rehabilitation services due to ongoing disruptions. He emphasized the need to rehabilitate damaged clinics and allow the entry of critical medical equipment — including imaging and laboratory devices that require Israeli approval.
Rising Casualties Despite the “Ceasefire”
Local medical sources said that since the “ceasefire” took effect on October 11, the number of Palestinians killed in Gaza has risen to 586, with 1,558 wounded, and 717 bodies recovered from destroyed areas.
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The Gaza Ministry of Health reported Tuesday that the overall death toll from the war, which began on October 7, 2023, has reached 72,037 Palestinians, with 171,666 injured, despite the ceasefire agreement announced last October.
Humanitarian Conditions Continue to Deteriorate
Humanitarian agencies say the combination of ongoing strikes, restricted access for aid convoys, and widespread damage to infrastructure is limiting their ability to respond to urgent needs.
Many neighborhoods remain without reliable access to medical care, shelter materials, or clean water, and aid groups warn that the situation is likely to worsen without immediate de‑escalation and unrestricted humanitarian access.
