Israel Defense Forces Kill Palestinians in Gaza Despite Ceasefire

The Israel Defense Forces killed between four and eight Palestinians on November 11, 2026, using airstrikes, artillery shelling, and gunfire across the Gaza Strip. In Gaza City, a drone strike killed one civilian, while shelling of a tent on al-Jalaa Street killed a 30-year-old man and two brothers, Mahmoud and Jamil Al-Absi. Other operations included the demolition of two homes east of the al-Maghazi refugee camp and heavy gunfire near Khan Younis.

These attacks follow a series of strikes on November 10 that killed at least seven people. Those casualties included a father and his 13-year-old son in the Zeitoun neighborhood, as well as three people at a metal foundry in the Sabra neighborhood. Local health officials report that at least 1,600 Palestinians have been killed since a ceasefire took effect on October 11, while the Israel Defense Forces report four soldier fatalities in the same period.

The violence persists despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The Israel Defense Forces state they are targeting militants and terrorists, claiming Hamas is attempting to regroup and refill its arsenal. Hamas maintains it is committed to the agreement and accuses Israel of undermining it. Simultaneously, UNICEF warned that deteriorated sewage and stormwater infrastructure have caused flash floods, creating a high risk of disease for displaced families.