Israeli attacks on Gaza kill six people despite ‘ceasefire’

What Happened

Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip killed at least 10 Palestinians in 24 hours, according to medical sources, despite a US-brokered ceasefire that took effect on 10 October 2025. On Thursday, an Israeli drone strike on a home in the Batn as-Sameen area west of Khan Younis killed two people and another strike in a busy Gaza City street killed one person; a drone strike in the Nuseirat refugee camp killed one more and injured several. A day earlier, an Israeli strike on a humanitarian vehicle transporting goods from the Karam Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) crossing killed World Central Kitchen (WCK) driver Ahmad Nasser Saleem, prompting the aid group to demand a full accounting from Israel. The Gaza Health Ministry reported eight killed and 17 injured in the same period, and said that since the ceasefire began Israel has killed 1,092 Palestinians and wounded over 3,507 in airstrikes. Palestinian fighters have killed four Israeli soldiers in Gaza during the truce. Israel has expanded its control beyond the agreed 'Yellow Line' and now holds about 80 percent of the Strip, according to Gaza's Government Media Office, while ceasefire talks remain deadlocked as Hamas chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya arrived in Cairo for further discussions.

Key Actors

Why It Matters

The ongoing violence, despite a negotiated ceasefire, demonstrates the fragility of the truce and the risk of a full resumption of hostilities. Israel's expanded territorial control and continued airstrikes, coupled with stalled Phase 2 negotiations over Hamas disarmament and IDF withdrawal, deepen the humanitarian crisis and undermine international mediation efforts. The attack on a clearly marked humanitarian vehicle raises serious concerns about the safety of aid operations and the protection of civilians under international law.

Watch For

Monitor the Cairo talks for any progress toward implementing Phase 2 of the ceasefire, particularly on Hamas disarmament and Israeli military withdrawal. Watch for further Israeli airstrikes or territorial expansions beyond the Yellow Line, and any corresponding response from Palestinian factions. The status of humanitarian access, especially the functionality of laboratories and blood banks facing critical shortages, will be a key indicator of the unfolding health emergency.