Gaza: Civilians succumb to wounds as humanitarian crisis deepens during ceasefire

Israeli forces continue to violate the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip through military vehicle fire, drone strikes, and demolition operations. Two Palestinians, medical student Sarah Abu Jiyab and Nabil Hamad, have died from injuries sustained in previous airstrikes. Military activities have been reported in Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir Al-Balah. According to the Ministry of Health, the death toll since the start of the truce has reached 1,602, with a total of 74,618 martyrs reported since October 2023. Meanwhile, UNRWA highlights a dire humanitarian situation, noting that 94% of the population requires immediate shelter, while 84% suffer from water shortages and 89% lack essential hygiene supplies.