Updated
Updated · Haaretz · May 4
Israeli strikes kill two and wound nine in Gaza
Updated
Updated · Haaretz · May 4

Israeli strikes kill two and wound nine in Gaza

9 articles · Updated · Haaretz · May 4
  • Gaza's Health Ministry said the casualties occurred across the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours.
  • The ministry said 832 people have been killed and 2,354 wounded in Gaza since the ceasefire began on 11 October.
  • The update came amid wider regional tensions, including deadly Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and escalating threats around the Strait of Hormuz.
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Over 800 Palestinian Deaths and Ongoing Violence Despite 2025 Ceasefire: Gaza’s Humanitarian and Political Crisis (March–May 2026)

Overview

Since the fragile ceasefire in October 2025, violence in Gaza has escalated with Israeli airstrikes killing hundreds of Palestinians, including civilians and police officers, in response to alleged Hamas ceasefire violations. Meanwhile, Hamas rejects disarmament proposals, blocking reconstruction efforts and prolonging the political deadlock. Humanitarian conditions have worsened sharply due to restricted aid access, NGO closures, and healthcare collapse, leaving thousands in urgent need of medical evacuation. Regional and international diplomacy struggles amid broader conflicts and shifting U.S. policies, resulting in limited progress. Without resolving core security and political disputes, Gaza faces ongoing violence, severe humanitarian crisis, and stalled prospects for peace and recovery.

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