All articles tagged with #ceasefire violations
Israeli forces killed the commander of Hamas’s Khan Yunis Brigade, Muhammad Yazouri, in an overnight airstrike, along with two other militants. The IDF also announced the deaths of a West Bank terrorism director and a sniper cell leader, citing violations of the ongoing ceasefire.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed the capture of a senior Hamas official during a special forces raid in Gaza City. The operation triggered heavy aerial strikes that killed at least five people, including children, according to local medics. While Israel stated the strikes were defensive measures to protect troops, Hamas officials claimed their forces exposed the Israeli unit, leading to the bombardment. This incident occurs despite a US-backed ceasefire that took effect in October 2025, during which Israel has killed over 1,320 Palestinians.
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed 11 people and wounded 19 on Saturday, marking the deadliest day since the June ceasefire. The strikes targeted the villages of Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani in the Nabatieh district, killing three children and two women in Ansar. Israel’s military stated the attacks were in response to an incident involving its soldiers at the Ali al-Taher Ridge, while Lebanese authorities condemned the strikes as violations of the framework agreement. Hezbollah warned of an 'appropriate response' and urged Lebanon to abandon direct negotiations. This escalation occurs despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, with the eighth round of talks scheduled for September.
The US says it struck Iranian radar and command-and-control sites over the weekend in retaliation for Iran’s actions, including the shootdown of a US MQ-1 drone, marking a third breach of the April ceasefire. Kuwait reports air defences intercepting missiles and drones as sirens sound, and Israel says it intercepted an aerial target fired from Lebanon, underscoring a widening regional escalation as diplomacy persists to restore Hormuz shipping and a lasting ceasefire.
U.S. President Donald Trump affirmed that the Gaza ceasefire remains intact despite recent Israeli airstrikes in response to Hamas attacks, which resulted in at least 26 deaths. Israel launched strikes after accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire by attacking Israeli forces, while Hamas denied responsibility and committed to the ceasefire deal. Trump emphasized Israel's right to retaliate and downplayed Hamas's role in peace efforts.
Despite ongoing violence and ceasefire violations in Gaza, US President Trump claims the ceasefire remains intact, while Israeli and Hamas officials continue to exchange blame for recent clashes. High-level US diplomatic efforts are underway, and aid to Gaza is set to resume amid international pressure to maintain peace.
Gaza's media reports that Israel has violated the ceasefire 47 times since October, resulting in 38 Palestinian deaths and 143 injuries, amid ongoing tensions, delayed aid, and disputes over hostage and body recoveries, with continued violence and international calls for intervention.