At least four Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue
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β’Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:49:23 +0000
π° What Happened
At least four Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Saturday, even though a ceasefire has been in place for more than a year. Israeli shelling hit the Nuseirat refugee camp and killed a teacher named Diaa Abu al-Rous, a hospital said.
A man named Arafat al-Arair died from injuries he got days earlier when a vehicle was struck in Tel al-Hawa. Two girls also died after their tent caught fire at a camp for displaced families in al-Mawasi. It is not clear what caused the fire.
Gaza's health ministry says six people were killed in 48 hours. That brings deaths since the October 2025 ceasefire to 1,580, with another 26 people injured.
π The Backstory
The war began after the Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. A ceasefire reached in October 2025 was meant to stop the large-scale fighting, but strikes have continued.
Israel says its raids target fighters and threats. Palestinians and aid groups say civilians are still being killed and pushed into smaller areas. The UN human rights office warned this week that forced displacement in Gaza raises concerns of ethnic cleansing.
Israel's military is working to expand control over 70 percent of Gaza, following an order from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in May. Aid groups say hospitals and shelters are short of supplies.
π― Why It Matters
Families in Gaza are still dying and losing homes a year after a ceasefire was meant to bring calm. It shows how fragile the deal is and how hard aid work remains.
At least four Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Saturday, even though a ceasefire has been in place for more than a year. Israeli shelling hit the Nuseirat refugee camp and killed a teacher named Diaa Abu al-Rous, a hospital said.
A man named Arafat al-Arair died from injuries he got days earlier when a vehicle was struck in Tel al-Hawa. Two girls also died after their tent caught fire at a camp for displaced families in al-Mawasi. It is not clear what caused the fire.
Gaza's health ministry says six people were killed in 48 hours. That brings deaths since the October 2025 ceasefire to 1,580, with another 26 people injured.
The war began after the Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. A ceasefire reached in October 2025 was meant to stop the large-scale fighting, but strikes have continued.
Israel says its raids target fighters and threats. Palestinians and aid groups say civilians are still being killed and pushed into smaller areas. The UN human rights office warned this week that forced displacement in Gaza raises concerns of ethnic cleansing.
Israel's military is working to expand control over 70 percent of Gaza, following an order from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in May. Aid groups say hospitals and shelters are short of supplies.
Families in Gaza are still dying and losing homes a year after a ceasefire was meant to bring calm. It shows how fragile the deal is and how hard aid work remains.