Gaza Under Fire and Siege: Rising Toll of Genocide and Zionist Violations Deepen the Crime
71,391 martyrs and 171,279 wounded—these are not mere numbers, but stark evidence of an ongoing crime of genocide against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire, the Zionist enemy continues its daily violations—killing, incursions, starvation, and siege—targeting people and places alike, deepening an unprecedented humanitarian, health, and educational catastrophe amid troubling international silence and blatant UN incapacity.
The Blood Toll Rises… Victims Trapped Under the Rubble
The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza announced that the death toll from the Zionist aggression since October 7, 2023 has reached 71,391 martyrs and 171,279 injured. In the past 24 hours alone, hospitals received two martyrs (one recovered from rubble) and 10 wounded, while many victims remain buried under debris and on roads, as ambulance and civil defense teams are unable to reach them.
Since the ceasefire entered into force on October 11, 2025, 424 martyrs and 1,199 injuries have been recorded, in addition to the recovery of 685 bodies—confirming that the ceasefire did not stop the killing, but merely changed its form and instruments.
Field Violations, Incursions, and Ongoing Aggression
On the ground, enemy forces continue to violate the ceasefire through armored incursions into Jabalia Camp in the north, artillery shelling east of Gaza City, airstrikes east of Deir al-Balah, and heavy gunfire east of Al-Bureij and the Al-Mawasi area of Rafah.
These attacks coincide with deliberate ambiguity regarding the reopening of the Rafah Crossing, amid Zionist leaks about intentions to impose checkpoints and strict security measures—an attempt to perpetuate control and siege.
In a notable stance, seven European countries condemned the continued Zionist aggression, stating that these attacks undermine UN operations, violate international law and rulings of the International Court of Justice, and foreshadow grave humanitarian consequences.
A Hidden Security War… Proxy Militias
A source in Palestinian resistance security revealed that the enemy has shifted to a new confrontation pattern, relying on the recruitment of local militias in eastern Gaza to carry out swift security operations under the direct supervision of the Shin Bet, with drone support.
The source confirmed the resistance’s success in dismantling several such networks through carefully planned ambushes, noting a comprehensive security plan to monitor and neutralize these movements.
The “Yellow Line”: An Open Killing Zone
The Gaza Center for Human Rights confirmed that the Israeli enemy fires directly at anyone approaching the “yellow line,” documenting the martyrdom of more than 420 civilians, including 151 children and 60 women, and the injury of 1,184 others since October 10.
The Center also revealed that the occupation has expanded its control from 53% to over 60% of the Gaza Strip’s area, alongside ongoing demolition of residential neighborhoods and the imposition of a new demographic and security reality by force.
The Health Sector Collapses… Silent Death
Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, Director of Al-Shifa Medical Complex, warned of a near-total collapse of the health system, stating that 50% of dialysis patients have lost access to care, with daily deaths recorded due to shortages exceeding 70% of essential medicines.
He noted the suspension of tens of thousands of surgical procedures and hospitals operating at more than 150% capacity, while receiving only 20% of their pharmaceutical needs.
In the same context, the Government Media Office confirmed that 22,000 patients and wounded urgently need to travel abroad for treatment, holding the occupation fully responsible for the continued closure of the Rafah Crossing and its use as a tool of blackmail and collective punishment.
Crossing Closures and Systematic Starvation
The Government Media Office stressed that the closure of Rafah Crossing is carried out with premeditated intent to tighten the siege and prevent the entry of aid, fuel, and medical supplies.
European Commissioner Hadja Lahbib warned that Zionist restrictions on the registration of humanitarian organizations have strangled life-saving assistance—an assessment echoed by 43 human rights organizations, which described the measures as a dangerous escalation and a direct continuation of the crime of genocide.
Education on the Brink of Annihilation
UNICEF revealed that 98% of Gaza’s schools have suffered partial or total destruction, depriving 638,000 children of their right to education.
It confirmed the killing of nearly 20,000 students and more than 1,000 educational staff, warning that unexploded ordnance and the ban on educational supplies threaten the future of an entire generation.
Ongoing Aggression by Multiple Means
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