Three Palestinian civilians were killed in separate incidents by Israeli occupation forces across the Gaza Strip, all targeting densely populated areas.
A child was killed in the Shujaiya neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, while another man was targeted and killed by a drone in the Al-Atatra area in the north. A third victim was announced dead by medical teams after being shot by a drone in Beit Lahia, northwest of Gaza.
These killings bring the death toll since the ceasefire took effect on October 11th to 266, with 635 wounded, highlighting the continued targeting of civilians despite the supposed protection the ceasefire should ensure.
The killing of the three Palestinians raises serious legal and ethical concerns regarding the occupation’s commitment to international humanitarian law, particularly the principles of distinction and proportionality. Drone attacks in residential areas, where such technology should enable precise targeting, suggest a disregard for these legal obligations.
Moreover, the ongoing civilian casualties during a declared ceasefire underscore the lack of effective monitoring and accountability mechanisms, reinforcing a culture of impunity that invites further violations.
With essential infrastructure in ruins and basic services nearly non-existent, each attack compounds the humanitarian disaster. Victims often cannot access emergency care, and safe routes for medical evacuation are scarce, making survival even less likely.
These acts form part of a broader pattern of grave violations in Gaza, demanding urgent international human rights intervention to protect civilians, hold perpetrators accountable, and ensure a minimal standard of human safety in an increasingly dire situation.
