Israel Kills Five Palestinians in Gaza Despite Ceasefire

Israel bombed Gaza despite a declared ceasefire, with sources documenting lethal strikes and rising civilian deaths.

“Jordan and Germany confirmed today, Saturday, that the international force planned to be deployed in the Gaza Strip under the US President Donald Trump's plan must obtain a mandate from the UN Security Council, amid reports that it will consist only of Muslim soldiers”

Al-Jazeera Net

France 24 reports Israel carried out two major bombings during the ceasefire—killing 45 Palestinians on October 19 and 104 on October 28.

Al-Jazeera Net

The same outlet details the wider devastation since October 7: more than 68,000 people killed, 170,000 injured, and UN satellite data indicating 81% of Gaza’s infrastructure damaged with over 123,000 buildings destroyed.

DIE WELT adds that Arab diplomats doubt Israel’s commitment, citing an incomplete withdrawal and fears Israel aims to encircle Hamas rather than fully retreat.

Al-Jazeera Net notes that more than three weeks after the ceasefire and a US-backed plan, the promised international force has still not been established.

None of the provided sources confirm a specific incident of “five killed” during the ceasefire; instead, they document larger death tolls from Israeli attacks during the ceasefire period.

Governments are responding to Israel’s strikes during the ceasefire by pushing for an international stabilization force in Gaza with a UN Security Council mandate.

France 24 reports that Jordan and Germany want a UN mandate and notes Jordan will not send troops but will provide training and cooperation.

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Inbox.lv quotes German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul calling in Bahrain for a clear UN mandate grounded in international law.

The New Arab links the idea to President Trump’s ceasefire plan, saying the force should be composed mainly of Arab and Muslim-majority troops.

Albawaba goes further, reporting the force would consist solely of Muslim troops and reiterating Jordan’s refusal to deploy soldiers without a UN mandate.

Sources disagree on the force’s role and who should join, even as Israel continues to kill Palestinians under the ceasefire.

“In 2025, a record number of journalists were killed without investigations or accountability, signaling a dangerous tolerance for silencing the press”

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Al-Jazeera Net reports an active debate on whether the force will disarm Hamas or simply maintain security.

It says Jordan will not forcibly disarm Hamas.

The report adds that Israel opposes Qatar and Turkey’s participation.

Indonesia, Egypt, and the UAE are considered potential contributors.

DIE WELT says Arab governments are reluctant to engage militarily against Hamas and mentions considering external powers like Pakistan and Indonesia.

Daily Times cites UN experts warning that the plan might replace Israeli occupation with a US-led presence, which could undermine Palestinian self-determination.

Albawaba echoes unresolved questions about disarmament and participation and repeats Israel’s opposition to Qatar and Turkey alongside potential contributors.

The ceasefire’s fragility is visible in both the body count and the political gridlock while Israel continues lethal operations.

France 24 tallies catastrophic damage—81% of infrastructure damaged and 123,000 buildings destroyed—alongside more than 68,000 dead and 170,000 injured.

Daily Times

DIE WELT says the ceasefire allowed more aid, yet Arab diplomats fear Israel is encircling Hamas rather than leaving, consistent with Israeli bombings that killed dozens during the ceasefire.

Al-Jazeera Net stresses that despite the ceasefire and a US-backed plan, the force still does not exist.

The New Arab juxtaposes grim realities with limited social recovery, noting children in Gaza returning to school after two years, even as Jordan and Germany insist the force be UN-mandated and led mainly by Arab and Muslim-majority countries.