Despite a declared ceasefire, Israeli forces have continued air, drone, and artillery strikes across the Gaza Strip, resulting in mounting civilian casualties. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, more than 70,100 Palestinians have been killed and over 170,900 injured since Israel’s offensive began on October 7, 2023. The latest attacks, reported by Al Jazeera, included drone strikes in Bani Suhaila near Khan Younis that killed two children, Juma and Fadi Tamer Abu Asi. Witnesses said bombs were dropped near Al-Farabi School, hitting civilians. Israeli forces also launched new assaults from land, sea, and air in various parts of Gaza, including Khan Younis, Rafah, and Gaza City. Gaza’s media office director, Ismail al-Thawabta, stated that Israel has violated the ceasefire 535 times since it began, raising concerns over the sustainability of the truce and the worsening humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave.

A new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report reveals that Israeli military operations in the occupied West Bank have forcibly displaced around 32,000 Palestinians from three refugee camps—Jenin, Nur Shams, and Tulkarem—since January. The report describes it as the largest mass displacement in the West Bank since 1967. Violence has escalated sharply since Israel’s Gaza offensive began in October 2023, with over 1,000 Palestinians killed in the West Bank. The United Nations also reported that more than 1,000 Palestinians were displaced in early November after Israeli authorities demolished homes in Area C, while over 500 people lost their homes in occupied East Jerusalem. Israel claims the demolitions were due to lack of building permits, though such permits are rarely granted to Palestinians. Human rights groups have urged international investigations into Israel’s actions and accountability for its military and political leaders.

A recent Al Jazeera video highlights the tragic stories of orphaned children in Gaza, where over 70,000 people have reportedly been killed in more than two years of Israeli military operations. The children, many too young to fully grasp their loss, describe how their parents were killed—some while fetching food or firewood to support their families. One boy recounts that his father was shot while bringing flour, while a girl recalls her father being killed in Nablus by Israeli soldiers. The video captures the deep emotional trauma and human cost of the ongoing conflict, as Gaza remains under blockade and international pressure on Israel remains limited. The testimonies reflect the devastating impact of the violence on Gaza’s youngest and most vulnerable residents, many of whom now live without parents or stable homes.

Despite an ongoing ceasefire, Israeli airstrikes continued in the besieged Gaza Strip, killing at least four Palestinians on Monday, November 24, according to Al Jazeera. The attack targeted central Gaza’s Maghazi refugee camp, where eight bodies from the same family were recovered from the rubble. Meanwhile, a new study by Germany’s Max Planck Institute estimated that more than 100,000 people have been killed in Gaza during over two years of Israeli military operations. Co-lead researcher Irina Chen stated that the exact death toll may never be known, but the team aimed to provide a realistic estimate. Based on data from Gaza’s Health Ministry, independent household surveys, and social media death reports, researchers estimated between 99,997 and 125,915 deaths, with an average of around 112,069. The findings underscore the devastating human cost of the prolonged conflict and ongoing violence despite declared ceasefires.

A new study by Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research estimates that more than 100,000 people have died in Gaza during over two years of Israeli military operations. The research, reported by German weekly *Die Zeit* and Anadolu Agency, suggests actual fatalities far exceed official figures from Gaza’s Health Ministry, which previously reported around 67,000 deaths. Using data from multiple sources—including ministry records, independent household surveys, and social media death notices—the researchers estimate between 99,997 and 125,915 deaths, with an average of 112,069. Co-lead researcher Irina Chen noted that the exact number will likely never be known, but the goal was to produce a realistic estimate. The study also found that 27% of the dead were children under 15 and 24% were women. Life expectancy in Gaza has dropped sharply, from 77 to 46 years for women and from 74 to 36 years for men, reflecting the devastating humanitarian impact of the prolonged conflict.

Israeli forces launched fresh airstrikes on Gaza despite an ongoing ceasefire, killing at least 24 Palestinians, including children, and injuring 87 others, according to Al Jazeera. Witnesses reported multiple attacks across northern and central Gaza, including drone strikes in Gaza City’s Rimal area and bombings in Deir al-Balah and Nuseirat refugee camp. Gaza’s media office stated that Israel has violated the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, effective since October 10, at least 497 times, resulting in 342 civilian deaths, mostly women, children, and the elderly. The office condemned the strikes as clear violations of international humanitarian law. Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office claimed the latest operation was a response to an attack by a Hamas fighter on Israeli troops, asserting that five senior Hamas militants were killed. Hamas has not commented on the Israeli claims.

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that food supplies to Gaza remain insufficient to meet the population’s needs, even though deliveries have increased since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on October 10. WFP spokesperson Martin Penner said that while conditions have improved compared to wartime, sustainable support is still needed to rebuild families’ health, nutrition, and livelihoods. Heavy winter rains have worsened the situation, damaging stored food and supplies in many households, according to senior spokesperson Abeer Etefa. Despite sending around 40,000 tons of food aid, WFP managed to reach only about 530,000 of the 1.6 million people in need earlier this month due to logistical challenges. The agency emphasized that millions still require urgent food assistance, with some areas facing famine-like conditions.

UNICEF has reported that deadly violence against children continues in Gaza even after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on October 10. According to spokesperson Ricardo Pires, at least 67 Palestinian children have been killed and many more injured since the truce began, averaging nearly two child deaths per day. He emphasized that Gaza remains one of the most dangerous places in the world for children, with ongoing threats from violence, explosive remnants, and insecurity. Save the Children also released data showing that last year saw a record 12,000 children killed or injured in global conflicts, the highest since 2006 and 42% higher than in 2020. UNICEF warns that children in Gaza face severe shortages of healthcare, clean water, shelter, and education, while sporadic clashes continue to worsen the humanitarian crisis despite the ceasefire.

Israeli forces have reportedly advanced further inside Gaza City, breaching the ceasefire agreement by expanding the so-called 'Yellow Line' boundary by about 300 meters, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office. The move has trapped numerous Palestinian families in areas such as Ash-Shaf, An-Najjaz, and Baghdad Street amid ongoing tank movements. Local sources said Israeli air and artillery strikes continued near Khan Younis on Friday, killing one Palestinian and injuring several others. Earlier airstrikes on Wednesday left at least 25 Palestinians dead. Gaza authorities claim over 400 ceasefire violations have occurred since the truce began, resulting in more than 300 deaths and hundreds of injuries. They urged the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey—guarantors of the ceasefire—to intervene and ensure humanitarian aid access. International human rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have described Israel’s actions in Gaza as amounting to genocide, with over 69,000 killed and 170,000 injured since October 2023.

On Universal Children’s Day, the Palestinian resistance group Hamas issued a statement asserting that Palestinian children are being deprived of rights recognized under various United Nations conventions. The group criticized Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza, claiming they have destroyed essential life foundations such as food, medicine, clean water, healthcare, education, and psychological support. Hamas described these actions as violations of international conventions, humanitarian values, and UN resolutions that guarantee children’s rights. The organization called for international prosecution of Israeli leaders for alleged crimes against children and appealed for global recognition of Palestinian children’s rights to protection and justice, equal to those of children worldwide. The statement comes amid intensified Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, which have reportedly resulted in dozens of civilian deaths.

At least 33 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza within a single day, despite an ongoing ceasefire brokered by the United States. The Guardian reported that Israeli forces targeted several areas, including Gaza City and Khan Younis, violating the truce agreed on October 10. Hamas condemned the attacks, urging Washington to restrain Israel and warning that continued aggression could worsen the humanitarian crisis. In the occupied West Bank, Israeli operations also caused casualties and forced displacements, with Hamas claiming that 32,000 Palestinians have been driven from their homes this year. Israeli forces said they seized a rocket launcher and weapons cache near the “Yellow Line” area. Gaza’s media office accused Israel of expanding its military zone by 300 meters, calling it another breach of the ceasefire. Qatar denounced the attacks, warning that such actions could collapse the fragile truce and urging international efforts to maintain peace.

Nadine Ayoub, a 27-year-old model from Ramallah, has made history as the first-ever Palestinian contestant to participate in the Miss Universe pageant. Previously crowned Miss Palestine in 2022, Ayoub also represented Palestine at Miss Earth, where she reached the top five—marking the nation’s first major achievement in an international beauty contest. A psychology and literature graduate from Western University in Canada, Ayoub works as a nutritionist and mental health advocate. She currently resides in Dubai and founded the AI-based ‘Green Olive Academy’ to empower Palestinian women through education and digital media. During the Miss Universe event, Ayoub wore a gown featuring olive tree motifs symbolizing peace and a crown inspired by traditional Palestinian embroidery called ‘shatwa,’ incorporating imagery of the Al-Aqsa Mosque. She dedicated her participation to representing the strength and resilience of Palestinian women and children worldwide.

At least 28 Palestinians were killed and 77 others injured after Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) carried out airstrikes in Gaza despite an ongoing ceasefire. The attacks struck three sites in Khan Younis’s Al-Mawasi area and one building each in Gaza City’s Shujaiya and Zeitoun districts. According to Al Jazeera, entire families were wiped out in some strikes, deepening fear among Gaza’s residents. The IDF stated that the strikes were in response to gunfire from Hamas militants targeting Israeli troops in southeastern Gaza. It claimed all targets were Hamas-related and that the operations did not violate the ceasefire terms. Hamas condemned the attacks as a dangerous escalation and rejected Israel’s justification. The renewed violence raises concerns about the fragility of the truce and the potential for further escalation in the region.

At least one Palestinian was killed and two others, a woman and her child, were injured in Israeli attacks on southern Gaza, according to local sources. The latest assault in the Qizan an-Najjar area near Khan Younis brings the total number of Palestinians killed since the October 10 US-brokered ceasefire to 280, with more than 650 injured in nearly 400 reported Israeli violations. The Gaza Government Media Office urged the United States, mediating nations, and the UN Security Council to act decisively to stop the attacks and enforce the ceasefire terms. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council approved a US-drafted resolution establishing a transitional administration and international stabilization force in Gaza as part of Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan. The plan envisions a path to Palestinian statehood, but implementation details remain unclear. On the ground, Palestinians continue to face severe shortages of food, water, and shelter, with UNRWA warning of worsening humanitarian conditions as aid deliveries remain far below promised levels.

The United Nations Security Council has approved a U.S.-drafted resolution supporting President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza, which includes the creation of an International Stabilization Force (ISF). Thirteen member states, including the United Kingdom, France, and Somalia, voted in favor, while Russia and China abstained. The ISF would be tasked with disarming armed groups such as Hamas, protecting civilians, and ensuring safe humanitarian routes. The United States said several countries have expressed interest in contributing troops but did not name them. Hamas has rejected the proposal, arguing it undermines Palestinian sovereignty and imposes international guardianship over Gaza. The group stated that disarming resistance factions would compromise their right to self-defense and claimed the plan fails to address Palestinian rights. The ISF is expected to coordinate with Israel and Egypt and help form a new Palestinian police force independent of Hamas control.