Israeli strikes continue in Gaza as ceasefire stalls, families claim ruthless targeting

In a central Gaza tent, 31‑year‑old Fida al‑Toutah was killed by gunfire on 21 September – a day that has been described as a “killing” by witnesses.

Eyewitnesses stressed that, even after the October 2025 ceasefire, soldiers keep firing near the Yellow Line, taking civilians who have fled riots and wars.

Fida’s son Ezz recounted the sound of “shots” and the sight of his brother’s bloodied hands, and the family said her death was the fourth in three years.

Hospital reports from Gaza’s Hamas‑run health ministry show that, since the ceasefire began on 10 October 2025, the death toll from Israeli attacks has climbed past 1,400, while the overall war‑time toll has exceeded 74,000.

The families behind the story are calling for independent, crowdsourced fact‑checking of every strike and for a new map that tracks real‑time bombardments.

Despite a ceasefire that released thousands of Palestinians, Israel says it is still targeting Hamas operatives. The government insists it does not strike civilians, but no IDF record exists for Fida’s death.

The area around the Yellow Line is the most dangerous; the IDF has fired repeatedly there, according to Ibrahim, who showed the bullet‑drilled tent walls. Historian notes that Gaza’s population now occupies less than 40% of its territory.

Reconstruction is stalled because of an impasse over the peace deal’s second phase, with Israel controlling what materials are allowed in, citing security concerns. Humanitarian aid continues to flow, yet many like Amal Alabadla remain in tents, unable to rebuild.

The international community, including the UN, has called for quick action, and several NGOs urge a public repository where civilians can upload videos and photos to verify claims. Users are encouraged to share clips of strikes on the platform and comment on the map overlay.

Track the latest strikes in the interactive map here.