Palestinian Authority: Israel kills 19 in Gaza despite second-phase ceasefire
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Palestinian Presidency spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh said Israeli forces killed 19 Palestinians in Gaza a day earlier, as attacks continued despite the announcement of a second-phase ceasefire deal. He called on the UN Security Council to enforce the ceasefire and provide international protection for Palestinians. The ceasefire, which began on October 10, has seen 1,250 Palestinians killed and over 4,100 wounded, according to Palestinian figures.
The Ceasefire Agreement
The second-phase ceasefire deal was announced but Israel continued its military operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian official. Abu Rudeineh stated that the agreement had become a 'paper agreement, death on the ground' and failed to ensure a full halt to hostilities. The attacks killed 19 people yesterday alone, and since the ceasefire took effect on October 10, Israeli strikes have claimed 1,250 lives. Palestinian authorities say Israel has not implemented the second phase of the truce.
Casualty Figures
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reports that since October 2023, Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip have killed 73,375 people and wounded 174,220. In the period since the October 10 ceasefire began, 1,250 people have died, 4,110 have been injured, and 804 bodies have been recovered from under rubble. The figures include civilians and combatants, and the Gaza government’s media office warns that the toll is likely to rise as rescue efforts continue.
International Accountability
Abu Rudeineh urged the UN Security Council and the international community to assume their responsibilities and compel Israel to immediately implement the second phase of the ceasefire. He called for a halt to attacks in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and for emergency international protection for the Palestinian people. The spokesman warned that Israel's impunity encourages further violations of international law, and stressed that regional security requires an end to the occupation and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
What's Next
The UN Security Council is expected to discuss the situation, but it remains unclear whether members will agree on enforcement measures. Analysts warn that without immediate action, the death toll will continue to rise and the ceasefire will remain fragile.
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Palestinian Authority: Israel kills 19 in Gaza despite second-phase ceasefire
