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.

At least three Palestinians were killed in the latest Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, according to medical sources at Nasser Medical Complex. The attacks targeted areas east of Khan Younis, Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighborhood, and near Rafah. Despite claims of a ceasefire, Israeli forces reportedly continue operations near the so-called 'Yellow Line,' worsening conditions for families already displaced by the conflict. Heavy rainfall has inundated thousands of temporary shelters across Gaza, leaving residents in dire conditions with limited aid. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) reported that around 13,000 families, whose homes were destroyed in previous bombings, are now enduring cold and flooding in inadequate shelters. The United Nations estimates that over 80 percent of Gaza’s buildings and housing units have been damaged or destroyed since the war began. Israel continues to restrict the entry of emergency shelter materials, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.

Despite a ceasefire declared over a month ago, Israeli forces have continued airstrikes across Gaza, worsening the plight of residents already suffering from severe flooding and cold weather. Heavy rains over the weekend inundated large parts of the enclave, destroying nearly 93% of refugee tents, according to Gaza’s media office. Many displaced Palestinians have sought shelter in bombed-out buildings at risk of collapse. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) urged Israel to allow essential supplies into Gaza to provide shelter materials for those affected. Israel has restricted UNRWA’s operations since last year, alleging links between its staff and Hamas. Recent strikes in Khan Younis, Gaza City, and Rafah killed at least three people, while the Palestinian Health Ministry reported additional casualties and the return of bodies of detainees. Overall, more than 69,000 people have been killed and over 170,000 injured in Gaza during the two-year conflict, as humanitarian conditions continue to deteriorate.

Israeli authorities have closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron to Muslim worshippers and imposed a curfew in the Old City to facilitate Jewish settlers’ religious celebrations. According to local sources, Israeli forces sealed off military checkpoints, restricted movement, and prevented many Palestinians from returning home. Hundreds of settlers, under heavy military protection, reportedly held provocative marches through the streets. Palestinian officials claim the move is part of Israel’s broader effort to take full control of the mosque and convert it into a synagogue. The Ibrahimi Mosque, already divided since a 1994 massacre, remains heavily guarded by Israeli troops, with most of its area allocated for Jewish worship. The Palestinian Ministry of Religious Affairs said Israel has been increasingly restricting Muslim access since the Gaza war began in October 2023, closing gates and covering windows of the mosque.

Heavy rainfall on Saturday inundated refugee camps in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, intensifying the suffering of displaced Palestinians already facing dire conditions from ongoing conflict and cold weather. The downpour, triggered by a low-pressure system, submerged many tents in the Al-Mawasi area, prompting emergency responses from Gaza’s Civil Defense. According to Gaza authorities, 93% of the 135,000 tents sheltering displaced people are now uninhabitable due to weather damage and Israeli bombardments. The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has urged Israel to allow the entry of essential shelter materials, warning that winter rains are worsening the humanitarian situation. Despite having supplies ready, UNRWA claims Israel is blocking the delivery of tents and mobile homes, violating ceasefire terms. The ceasefire plan, reportedly based on a 20-point proposal by former U.S. President Donald Trump, includes prisoner exchanges and reconstruction efforts. Since October 2023, Israeli strikes have killed over 69,000 people in Gaza, most of them women and children.

Hamas is reasserting its control over Gaza following last month’s ceasefire, despite international calls for it to step aside under a U.S.-backed post-war transition plan. Residents report that Hamas has resumed administrative functions such as regulating prices, levying fees on goods like fuel and cigarettes, and punishing alleged collaborators. While Hamas denies imposing new taxes, it claims to be maintaining order and preparing for a smooth transition to a technocratic administration. The U.S. plan, initiated under President Donald Trump, envisions a multinational security force, Hamas’ disarmament, and reconstruction efforts. However, with Israeli forces still occupying parts of Gaza and no consensus on who will govern, the process has stalled. Analysts say Hamas is using the delay to entrench its authority further. The U.S. State Department insists Hamas “cannot and will not govern” Gaza, while the Palestinian Authority seeks a role in any new administration. Meanwhile, Gazans continue to face severe economic hardship and uncertainty over their political future.