Israeli occupation forces carried out several attacks across the Gaza Strip on Monday, killing one Palestinian and wounding several others in ongoing drone and live‑fire assaults despite the ceasefire that remains nominally in effect.
In central Gaza, one Palestinian was killed and three others were injured when an Israeli drone fired a missile at the Bureij refugee camp at dawn. Medical teams said the strike hit a residential area inside the camp, causing severe injuries and damaging nearby homes.
West of Gaza City, at least three Palestinians were injured when an Israeli drone targeted an area near Junction 17 on the Rashid Street.
Ambulance crews reported delays reaching the wounded due to continued drone activity and the risk of additional strikes.
In southern Gaza, several Palestinians were shot by Israeli forces near Abu Hamid junction in central Khan Younis, where troops continued firing live rounds toward civilians attempting to move through the area. Residents reported intermittent gunfire and a persistent military presence throughout the morning.
My heart is aching… my daughter suffers from severe epilepsy, and today her condition worsened in a frightening way, with swelling appearing all over her body. She was rushed to the hospital urgently. There is nothing harder than watching your child in pain while you feel… pic.twitter.com/lfRVgM1RZX
— Ibrahim Abu Odeh | Gaza 🇵🇸 (@wdt49494) April 19, 2026
Local and international outlets reported that Israel continues to carry out daily ceasefire violations, including drone strikes, shelling, live fire, and movement restrictions.
According to the Gaza Government Media Office, Israel has committed 2,400 violations in the six months since the ceasefire took effect on October 10, including killings, abductions, and the ongoing blockade.
The Gaza Ministry of Health said 776 Palestinians have been killed and 2,171 wounded since the ceasefire began. The overall toll since the start of the genocide in Gaza on October 7, 2023, has risen to 72,552 killed and 172,274 wounded.
لا يزال أطفال #غزة يدفعون ثمن الإبادة الجماعية الإسرائيلية. تُزهق أرواحهم بين خطوط المياه ونقاط توزيع الغذاء. pic.twitter.com/XpTI62W9oM
— غزة الآن – Gaza Now (@nowgnna) April 20, 2026
Meanwhile, the Palestinian Crossings Authority announced that Israel will completely close the Rafah Crossing on Monday, halting all medical evacuations for patients requiring treatment abroad.
No reason was provided for the closure, and Israel did not issue a statement. The crossing has been repeatedly shut down for extended periods, worsening the suffering of patients waiting for permission to travel.
Israel reopened the Palestinian side of the crossing on 2 February 2025, but only partially and under severe restrictions after seizing it in May 2024. Since then, only about 700 patients have been able to leave Gaza for medical treatment abroad.
Enkazlar arasında tek başına yürüyen Gazzeli bir çocuk.
Omuzlarında okul çantasını taşıyor gidebileceği bir okulu arıyor.
– Gazzeli çocukları unutmayın..!! pic.twitter.com/Din9FhO8SL
— Tevfik (@tevfik_hams) April 20, 2026
According to Palestinian Red Crescent Society spokesperson Raed an‑Nims, more than 18,000 wounded and chronically ill Palestinians remain on waiting lists for evacuation, many in urgent need of care.
Palestinians returning through the crossing have reported Israeli mistreatment, including prolonged detention, harsh interrogations, and physical abuse before being allowed to continue toward Gaza.
Israel was expected to reopen the crossing as part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement that took effect on 10 October 2025, but it has not implemented that commitment.
