Israeli airstrike kills one in Gaza as sides accuse each other of truce violations

📷 Palestinians gather as Red Cross personnel work in an area within the so-called "yellow line" to which Israeli troops withdrew under the ceasefire, as Hamas says it continues to search for the bodies of deceased hostages seized during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, in Gaza City November 2, 2025. REUTERS

Paris, November 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – An Israeli airstrike killed a Palestinian man in the Gaza Strip on Sunday as Israel and Hamas exchanged accusations over breaches of a fragile ceasefire that has paused most fighting after two years of war.

Palestinian health officials said the strike took place near a vegetable market in the Shejaia district of Gaza City, killing one person. Al-Ahli Hospital confirmed the fatality.

The Israeli military said its aircraft targeted a militant posing an immediate threat to its forces. “There are still Hamas pockets in the areas under our control in Gaza, and we are systematically eliminating them,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem.

Hamas denied violating the truce and published what it called a list of Israeli ceasefire breaches. Ismail Al-Thawabta, director of the Hamas-run Gaza media office, rejected claims that its fighters had resumed attacks on Israeli soldiers.

Ceasefire under strain

The ceasefire, in place since October 10, has reduced hostilities significantly. Israel has withdrawn troops from major urban areas, and more humanitarian aid is being allowed into the territory. Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have returned to damaged homes across Gaza.

Under the agreement, militants released 20 living Israeli hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees held by Israel. Hamas has also promised to return the bodies of several hostages, though it says the process is logistically difficult, while Israel accuses the group of delays.

Despite the truce, Palestinian health authorities report that 236 people have been killed by Israeli strikes since the agreement took effect, including nearly half in one day last week after Israel responded to an attack on its forces. Israel says three of its soldiers have been killed and that it has targeted dozens of militants in response to ongoing threats.

The ceasefire was brokered by the United States, and both sides have appealed to Washington to address alleged violations.

U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine met with Israel’s military chief, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, during a visit to the region on Saturday. Netanyahu said all Israeli actions in Gaza were being relayed to Washington, while Hamas accused the United States of failing to ensure Israel complies with the agreement.

Around 200 U.S. troops have been stationed in southern Israel to monitor the ceasefire and assist in planning a multinational force to stabilize Gaza – a move aligned with future phases of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the conflict. However, progress has been minimal, and major hurdles remain, including the disarmament of Hamas and setting a timetable for Israeli withdrawal.