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Gaza’s violent reality: hundreds have been killed since October ceasefire

Since the US-brokered ceasefire in October, violence has continued in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 556 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers. Recent Israeli strikes have killed dozens of Palestinians, raising questions about the ceasefire's effectiveness.

Associated PressSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-02-05 · 06:35 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Gaza’s violent reality: hundreds have been killed since October ceasefire
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Since the US-brokered ceasefire in October, violence has continued in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 556 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers. Recent Israeli strikes have killed dozens of Palestinians, raising questions about the ceasefire's effectiveness. Other aspects of the agreement, such as the deployment of an international security force, Hamas' disarmament, and reconstruction efforts, have stalled. While the opening of the Rafah border crossing offered some hope, only a limited number of people have been allowed to cross. The ongoing violence and stalled progress have led to widespread frustration and questions about the future of the ceasefire.

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Where is the ceasefire? Where are the mediators?

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Fewer than 50 people were allowed to cross the Rafah border crossing on Monday.

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Four Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza since October.

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24 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday in Israeli strikes.

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At least 556 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since a US-brokered truce came into effect in October.

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As the bodies of two dozen Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes arrived at hospitals in Gaza on Wednesday, the director of one asked a question that has echoed across the war-ravaged territory for months.“Where is the ceasefire? Where are the mediators?” Shifa Hospital’s Mohamed Abu Selmiya wrote on Facebook.At least 556 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since a US-brokered truce came into effect in October, including 24 on Wednesday and 30 on Saturday, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.Four Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza in the same period, with more injured, including a soldier whom the military said was severely wounded when militants opened fire near the ceasefire line in northern Gaza overnight.Palestinians make their way through the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City. Photo: AFPOther aspects of the agreement have stalled, including the deployment of an international security force, Hamas’ disarmament and the start of Gaza’s reconstruction. The opening of the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt raised hope of further progress, but fewer than 50 people were allowed to cross on Monday.
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