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Ceasefire Shattered: 658 Dead as Gaza Attacks Persist

3/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Five people were killed in Gaza City and Khan Younis as Israeli attacks continued despite a claimed ceasefire.
Since Thursday, seven more have died, and Gaza’s Ministry of Health says 658 fatalities since the ceasefire began.
Israeli forces targeted a police post, killing two officers.
A 12-year-old boy named Hamdi awaits critical treatment abroad after being injured in the bombardment, as the Rafah crossing closure blocks access to care.

History

Historical Context

The 2014 Gaza War, which began on July 8, resulted in over 2,200 Palestinian deaths, with the UN reporting that approximately 1,500 were civilians. This conflict marked the highest civilian casualties since the Six-Day War in 1967. Today, renewed violence continues, with 658 fatalities reported since a claimed ceasefire, raising urgent humanitarian concerns, particularly regarding access to medical care for injured civilians.

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Story summary

Five people were killed in Gaza City and Khan Younis as Israeli attacks continued despite a claimed ceasefire.
Since Thursday, seven more have died, and Gaza’s Ministry of Health says 658 fatalities since the ceasefire began.
Israeli forces targeted a police post, killing two officers.
A 12-year-old boy named Hamdi awaits critical treatment abroad after being injured in the bombardment, as the Rafah crossing closure blocks access to care.

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