Ceasefire only on paper: Israel violates agreement 47 times and continues killing in Gaza

The Government Media Office in Gaza confirmed that Israel has committed 47 documented violations since the announcement of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, resulting in the killing of 38 Palestinian civilians and the injury of 143 others, in a clear and explicit violation of the ceasefire resolution and the rules of international humanitarian law.

Israel continues to violate the ceasefire

In an official statement issued to the Canary on Saturday 18 October, the office explained that Israel’s violations included direct fire on civilians, deliberate shelling of residential neighbourhoods, and field arrests  of civilians, reflecting the occupation’s continued aggressive behaviour despite the cessation of military operations.

The statement added that the Israeli occupation forces used their tanks and armoured vehicles stationed on the outskirts of cities, as well as mechanised cranes equipped with remote sensing and targeting systems, in addition to drones (quadcopters) that continue to fly over the Strip and fire bullets on residents in border areas.

The media office stated that Israel’s violations covered all governorates of the Gaza Strip from north to south. It confirmed that the occupation did not actually comply with the ceasefire, but continued to commit its usual crimes of murder and intimidation against civilians.

The Government Media Office held the Israeli occupation fully responsible for the continuing violations after the ceasefire agreement. It called on the United Nations, international organisations, and guarantors of the ceasefire to intervene urgently to compel the occupation to stop its attacks and ensure immediate and effective protection for unarmed civilians in the Gaza Strip.

The statement concluded by emphasising that the continuation of these violations ‘puts the credibility of the international community at stake.’ It warned that any silence on the violations would be considered encouragement for the occupation to continue its crimes against the Palestinian people.

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