JERUSALEM: Israel has announced the reinstatement of the ceasefire in Gaza after carrying out a series of intense airstrikes that left dozens of Palestinians dead. The strikes, described as severe violations of the truce agreement, targeted what the Israeli military claimed were Hamas positions, including tunnels and rocket launch sites.
According to reports, the Israeli forces launched around 120 rockets across Gaza, striking several areas, including civilian-populated regions under the pretext of targeting Hamas militants.
Among the worst-hit were the northwestern parts of Khan Younis, where makeshift shelters for displaced families were bombed, and the Nuseirat refugee camp, which also came under heavy fire.
Despite the ceasefire being technically in place, Israeli air raids since yesterday morning have killed at least 45 Palestinians. Since the ceasefire was declared on October 10, the total death toll in Gaza due to Israeli attacks has risen to 98. The Israeli army claimed the latest assaults were a response to alleged attacks by Hamas on its personnel. Hamas, however, has denied these accusations, saying Israel is using fabricated pretexts to justify reigniting the conflict.
Fear Grips Palestinians in Gaza
These have been challenging hours for residents, especially those trying to return to their homes in Gaza City.
Most people remain unable to go back to their houses in the eastern and northern parts of the Gaza governorate, and the ongoing Israeli attacks underscore just how fragile the ceasefire is.
In recent days, Palestinians had hoped the truce would last without disruption. However, many here now express deep anxiety and fear that the situation could deteriorate further in the coming days.
Following the attacks, the Israeli military announced that the ceasefire had once again been reimplemented after completing air operations against Hamas targets.
Hamas Delegation in Cairo to Enforce Ceasefire Deal
Meanwhile, a high-level Hamas delegation led by senior official Khalil al-Hayya has arrived in Cairo to hold discussions with Egyptian authorities regarding the enforcement of the ceasefire agreement reached earlier this month in Sharm el-Sheikh.
U.S. Officials in Israel to Discuss Gaza Ceasefire Framework
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and former President Donald Trump’s advisor Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Israel today. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is scheduled to join them on Tuesday. According to reports, the American officials will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior leaders to discuss the U.S.-proposed framework for maintaining the Gaza ceasefire.
Israel Seizes 30 Hectares of West Bank Land
The Colonisation and Wall Resistance Commission has reported that Israel has taken over more than 70 acres of Palestinian land near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, designating the area as restricted for military use.
According to the commission’s data, since the start of 2025, the occupying power has issued 53 land seizure orders for various military purposes — a marked rise in the use of such orders, which the group says exploit military justifications to take control of Palestinian territory.
Gaza Rebuild to Cost $50bn
Steve Witkoff, an aide to US President Donald Trump, suggested that wealthy Middle Eastern nations would have little difficulty raising funds to rebuild Gaza, where Israel has destroyed over 80 percent of the buildings.
“The estimates are around $50 billion — maybe a bit less, maybe a bit more,” Witkoff told US media. “I personally think that’s not a large amount of money for that region.”
However, some human rights advocates argue that Israel, as the party responsible for the destruction, should bear the cost of Gaza’s reconstruction.
