Thursday, 12/02/2026   
   Beirut 13:28

Israeli Attacks Continue Unabated in Gaza, Claiming More Civilian Lives

A general view shows destroyed houses in Nuseirat camp in the central Gaza Strip on December 26, 2025. (Photo by Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

The Israeli army continues its violations of the ceasefire agreement on its 125th day across various areas of the Gaza Strip.

Over the past 24 hours, Israeli violations have led to the deaths of five civilians and injured several others in different parts of Gaza.

At dawn on Thursday, the Israeli army resumed firing toward tents of displaced people in the Al-Maslakh area south of Khan Younis, resulting in injuries to two children, Fouad Zaher Al-Najjar and Ahmed Mohammed Al-Basyouni.

Israeli artillery also shelled western Rafah hours after carrying out demolitions of civilian homes inside the city.

In addition, Israeli artillery fired several shells east of Al-Bureij camp in central Gaza.

The Israeli army demolished residential buildings in areas where it is deployed east of the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood in eastern Gaza City.

Two Palestinian children were injured by gunfire from advancing tanks in the Al-Zeitoun neighborhood at night.

Israeli forces also opened fire near UNRWA schools in the center of Jabalia camp in northern Gaza.

Offensive Toll

During the past 24 hours, hospitals received eight bodies, including three retrieved from under rubble, and 20 injured individuals.

Since the ceasefire took effect on October 11, the total number of fatalities has reached 591, in addition to 1,578 injuries, with a total of 720 bodies retrieved.

Since the beginning of the offensive on October 7, 2023, the death toll has reached 72,045, with 171,686 injured.

Source: Palestinian media (edited by Al-Manar)