Gaza Suffers Under Persistent Israeli Attacks Six Months Into Ceasefire

Six months after the implementation of a US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, the region continues to face severe devastation due to persistent Israeli military violations. According to Palestine’s Ministry of Health, at least 738 people have been killed and over 2,000 injured since the truce began on October 10, bringing the total death toll past 72,000. The humanitarian situation has deteriorated critically, with Israel shutting down all crossings following attacks on Iran in February 2026. This blockade has severely restricted medical evacuations, allowing only 8 percent of agreed-upon patients to leave for treatment. Furthermore, food insecurity affects 77 percent of the population, as aid truck entries remain far below required levels. Gaza’s Government Media Office disputed inflated aid figures, stating that actual humanitarian access meets less than 38 percent of agreed protocols. The ongoing crisis includes daily strikes, such as the recent killing of Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Wishah, underscoring the failure of the ceasefire to protect civilians or ensure essential supply lines.