One year of the Gaza ceasefire: strikes continue as medical sources report new deaths
10 October 2026 marks one year of the Gaza ceasefire. Israeli strikes caused new casualties in Gaza City that day; rights groups say the truce 'exists in name only,' while Israel blames Hamas.
On 10 October 2026 — the one-year anniversary of the Gaza ceasefire — Israeli strikes caused new casualties in Gaza City. Anadolu Agency, citing medical sources, reported that at least 5 Palestinians were killed and others wounded. Al Jazeera, citing Gaza's Ministry of Health, reported 7 killed, including an 8-year-old girl. All casualty figures come from Palestinian medical sources.
According to the sources, the strikes hit gatherings of civilians in western and northeastern Gaza City — the al-Jawazat/Haidar Roundabout area and the Tuffah neighbourhood.
When the ceasefire took effect
The ceasefire took effect on 10 October 2025. It was reached under a plan announced by US President Donald Trump, mediated by Egypt, Qatar and Turkey; its first phase involved an Israeli withdrawal to an agreed line and an exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
'In name only' and violations
According to Gaza's Ministry of Health, more than 1,400 Palestinians have been killed and over 4,881 wounded since the ceasefire began. More than 100 rights organisations (Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and others) said the truce 'exists in name only.' Human Rights Watch researcher Sarah Sanbar said: 'There is nothing normal about living in a tent under bombardment, without enough food or drinking water for your family.'
Israel's position
The Israeli military says the strikes target armed Hamas members who crossed the 'Yellow Line' or refused to disarm, and that Hamas is the party violating the ceasefire. Palestinian authorities and rights groups dispute this. This report presents both sides alongside the source of each casualty figure.
