Israel has violated ceasefire 47 times and killed 38 Palestinians, says Gaza media office

"Gaza's media office has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire with Hamas 47 times since the truce came into effect in early October, killing 38 Palestinians and wounding another 143. These violations have included crimes of direct gunfire against civilians, deliberate shelling and targeting, and the arrest of a number of civilians, reflecting the occupation's continued policy of aggression despite the declared end of the war, reads the statement."

"Benjamin Netanyahu meanwhile said the Rafah crossing a crucial entry point of aid would only reopen after Hamas hands over the bodies of all deceased hostages still held in Gaza. Prime minister Netanyahu has directed that the Rafah crossing remain closed until further notice, a statement from his office on Saturday read. Its reopening will be considered based on how Hamas fulfils its obligations to return the hostages and the bodies of the deceased, and to implement the agreed-upon terms."

"Eleven members of a Palestinian family were killed by Israeli forces on Friday, described as the deadliest single violation of the fragile ceasefire since it took effect eight days ago. Gaza's civil defence agency said the family were trying to reach their home in the Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City when the bus they were in was attacked for allegedly crossing the yellow line that demarcates areas of Israeli army control."

Gaza's media office accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire with Hamas 47 times since the truce began in early October, causing 38 Palestinian deaths and 143 injuries. Reported violations include direct gunfire at civilians, deliberate shelling, targeted attacks, and arrests of civilians. Authorities in Gaza called on the United Nations and guarantor parties to intervene urgently to halt ongoing aggression and protect unarmed civilians. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed the Rafah crossing to remain closed until Hamas hands over bodies of deceased hostages and fulfills agreed obligations. Eleven members of a Palestinian family were killed after their bus was attacked for allegedly crossing the Israeli "yellow line," with Gaza civil defence saying there are no physical markers.

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