Tension flared again in Gaza on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, as at least six Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire, despite an ongoing U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal meant to end more than two years of war in the region.
According to Gaza’s health authorities, the victims were killed in two separate incidents after Israeli troops reportedly opened fire in the northern part of the enclave.
The Israeli military, however, claimed the individuals posed a “threat” after they allegedly crossed a restricted boundary line.
The military stated that its troops “opened fire to remove the threat” after several suspects crossed the “yellow line,” which marks the boundary for Israel’s initial withdrawal under the Israel Gaza ceasefire violation deal.
The statement added that “attempts were made to distance the suspects, but they did not comply and continued approaching the troops.”
Five of those killed were in Gaza City’s Shuja’iyya neighborhood.
Witnesses said the group had been inspecting their homes destroyed during the war when an Israeli drone fired a missile.
Gaza’s local health officials confirmed the deaths, describing them as “a clear breach of the ceasefire agreement.”
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem condemned the attack, calling it “a violation of the ceasefire agreement.”
He urged international mediators to act swiftly, saying, “The various parties must monitor the occupation’s behavior and not allow it to evade its commitments before the mediators regarding ending the war.”
The latest violence comes barely a day after Hamas released the last living Israeli hostages and Israel freed more than 2,000 Palestinian detainees under the same peace agreement.
The historic exchange, witnessed by U.S. President Donald Trump in Sharm el-Sheikh, was hailed as the official end to a devastating two-year-long war that has reshaped the Middle East.
Furthermore, the ceasefire deal, which took effect on Friday, included key provisions for reopening Gaza’s borders, demilitarization efforts, and humanitarian aid delivery.
Under the plan, Israeli forces were expected to halt operations and gradually withdraw from parts of Gaza, while Hamas committed to ending hostilities.
Meanwhile, Gaza Civil Defense officials reported that more than 250 bodies have been recovered since the ceasefire began, with many retrieved from rubble-strewn streets.
Rescue teams said they are facing severe challenges due to “a significant shortage of heavy equipment,” adding that over 10,000 people are still believed to be trapped under debris.
Remnants of unexploded ordnance continue to pose a grave danger to residents, making rescue operations slow and risky.
According to local authorities, the war has left much of Gaza in ruins, with more than 67,000 people killed and widespread famine devastating the population.
