At least 10 Palestinians were killed in a series of Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, according to Gaza health officials and civil defense authorities, highlighting the continuing violence despite a ceasefire that has been in place for several months.
The incidents have raised fresh concerns about the stability of the truce and the prospects for a long-term political settlement in a region that has endured years of conflict and repeated cycles of violence.
According to Gaza’s civil defense service, four people were killed when an Israeli strike targeted a vehicle near Al-Buraq School in western Gaza City.
Emergency teams and medical personnel rushed to the scene shortly after the attack, while Al-Shifa Hospital confirmed receiving the bodies of those killed. Witnesses reported hearing a powerful explosion and seeing smoke rise above the area.
Residents said the strike caused panic among nearby families, many of whom remain displaced and are living in temporary shelters.
In a separate attack, an Israeli airstrike hit a police station in the Al-Noss area of Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis in southern Gaza. Civil defense officials said five people were killed and at least 17 others were injured.
Medical staff at Nasser Hospital confirmed receiving the casualties, with several of the wounded reported to be in critical condition. The Gaza police directorate stated that the facility had been directly targeted, causing extensive damage to the building and surrounding structures.
The tenth fatality was reported in central Gaza, where a fisherman was allegedly shot and killed by Israeli naval forces while working off the coast.
Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah confirmed receiving the victim’s body. Details surrounding the incident remain limited, and independent verification has been difficult because of restricted access to many parts of the territory.
The Israeli military said it was examining reports of the incidents but did not immediately provide detailed comments regarding the specific attacks.
Israeli authorities have consistently maintained that military operations are carried out to address security threats and prevent attacks by armed groups operating within Gaza. Officials have previously argued that some civilian locations are used for military purposes, a claim that Palestinian authorities and local organizations have frequently disputed.
The latest violence comes despite a ceasefire that significantly reduced large-scale fighting after months of intense conflict. Although the truce brought a measure of relief to civilians on both sides, reports of isolated strikes, shootings, and military operations have continued.
Both Israel and Hamas have repeatedly accused each other of violating the terms of the agreement, complicating efforts by international mediators to maintain calm.
Humanitarian agencies have expressed growing concern over the continued loss of life and the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. Aid organizations say many hospitals remain under severe pressure, struggling with shortages of medical supplies, equipment, and fuel needed to maintain essential services.
Thousands of families continue to face difficult living conditions, with many lacking reliable access to food, clean water, and adequate shelter.
Diplomatic efforts to strengthen the ceasefire and move toward a broader agreement have continued in recent months. Egypt, Qatar, and other regional actors have been involved in discussions aimed at reducing tensions and preventing a return to full-scale conflict.
Negotiators have focused on issues such as border arrangements, security guarantees, humanitarian assistance, and the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure throughout Gaza.
Analysts say the latest incidents demonstrate how fragile the current ceasefire remains. Even limited outbreaks of violence have the potential to trigger wider confrontations if tensions are not carefully managed.
The deaths reported on Sunday are likely to add further pressure on negotiators seeking to preserve the truce while addressing the underlying issues that continue to fuel instability.
As investigations into the incidents continue, residents across Gaza remain uncertain about what lies ahead. For many civilians, the immediate priority remains safety and access to basic necessities.
While diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes, the latest deaths serve as a stark reminder that peace remains elusive and that the humanitarian consequences of the conflict continue to be felt by ordinary people throughout the region.