Ceasefire and Continued Bombing
Despite the ceasefire beginning, the occupation forces bomb Gaza and target displaced people returning to their homes.
Civil Defense Statement
Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Basal stated in a statement: "The death toll in the Gaza Strip since the announcement and implementation of the ceasefire until 09:30 local time is 8 martyrs."
Ongoing Shelling
He clarified that "shelling is still ongoing in various areas of the Gaza Strip, specifically in Gaza City and the north."
Injuries from Booby-Trapped House
Ten Palestinians were injured today, Sunday, as a result of an explosion in a house that was booby-trapped by the occupation forces earlier, during the return of displaced people to the northern Gaza Strip before the scheduled start of the ceasefire at 6:30 GMT.
Intensified Air and Artillery Strikes
The occupation army has intensified air and artillery strikes on various areas in the Gaza Strip. Paramedics reported that four Palestinians were wounded due to helicopter bombing on a tent of displaced people west of Rafah city in the southern sector.
Artillery Shelling in Gaza City
Eyewitnesses confirmed that the areas of Al-Saftawi and Al-Karama northwest of Gaza City and the eastern areas of Jabalia camp were subjected to intense artillery shelling.
Fire Towards Homes
The witnesses added that occupation forces opened fire towards homes and lands belonging to citizens in the southern Al-Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza City.
Surge in Bombing
In recent hours, there has been a surge in the bombing of homes and residential blocks north of Al-Nuseirat camp, east of Rafah, and in the northern governorate, with the sounds of massive explosions heard as a result of these attacks.
Targeting of Refrigeration Warehouse
Eyewitnesses reported that an Israeli fighter jet targeted a refrigeration warehouse near Al-Salam Mills in Deir al-Balah in the center of the sector, resulting in fires and material damage, in addition to the Israeli navy opening fire on the shore of the central governorate.
Airstrike on Abasan
In the same context, the town of Abasan east of Khan Younis city in the southern sector was subjected to an airstrike, coinciding with artillery shelling and gunfire from Israeli vehicles on the eastern outskirts of the city, according to eyewitnesses. Additionally, Israeli fighter jets carried out four airstrikes on the north and west of Rafah, coinciding with artillery shelling in the west and center of the city.
Martyrdom and Injuries in Abu Taima
A young man was martyred and several others were injured on Saturday evening by the gunfire of Israeli occupation forces in the Abu Taima area east of the town of al-Fukhari, east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
Israeli Military Movements in Rafah
Eyewitnesses reported that the city of Rafah witnessed Israeli military movements, characterized by the withdrawal of vehicles from the center of the city to the Philadelphia Axis along the border with Egypt, while artillery shelling and airstrikes on the area continued.
Delay in Ceasefire Implementation
Earlier on Sunday, the Israeli army radio reported that the ceasefire in Gaza would not begin until a list of the names of the prisoners to be released today was received. For its part, Hamas explained in a statement that the delay in delivering this list was due to "field technical reasons."
Toll of Israeli Aggression
The toll of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip has risen to 46,899 martyrs and 110,725 injured since October 7, 2023.
Announcement of Ceasefire
On Saturday, Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman announced that the ceasefire in Gaza would take effect at 8:30 local time on Sunday morning (6:30 GMT). The agreement consists of three phases, each lasting 42 days.
Genocide in Gaza
With U.S. support, Israel has been committing genocide in Gaza since October 7, 2023, resulting in more than 157,000 Palestinian martyrs and injured, most of whom are children and women, and over 11,000 missing persons, amidst massive destruction and famine that have killed dozens of children and the elderly, in one of the worst humanitarian disasters in the world.
International Criminal Court Warrants
On November 21 of last year, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for committing war crimes and crimes against humanity against Palestinians in Gaza.
