Ceasefire in Name Only: Israeli Strikes Continue as Gaza Death Toll Rises

The fragile ceasefire declared in October between Israel and Hamas promised a pause to relentless conflict, yet recent developments reveal a stark reality: violence continues unabated. On Tuesday, two Palestinian cyclists were killed by an Israeli drone strike near the ceasefire line in eastern Deir al-Balah, Gaza, signaling that the supposed truce is more an illusion than a lasting peace. Hospitals in Gaza, under Hamas administration, report these deaths as part of a mounting toll since the ceasefire took effect on October 10. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry records, nearly 600 Palestinians have been killed despite the truce—adding to the...