Israeli strikes killed at least eight Palestinians in Gaza, according to medical officials and the Hamas-run interior ministry.
by Diana Zapata •
News Writer /Editorial Specialist
Published November 1, 2026
Attacks in Gaza City and Khan Younis leave casualties, while disagreements over Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawal continue to delay implementation of the ceasefire agreement.
Israeli military strikes killed at least eight Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, November 1, according to medical personnel and Gaza’s Hamas-run Interior Ministry, as tensions continued despite the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Three people were killed in an airstrike in Gaza City, while five police officers died in a separate strike in western Khan Younis, according to Palestinian medical officials and the Interior Ministry.
Israel’s military said it had targeted several militants in Khan Younis but did not immediately comment on the reported attack in Gaza City. Israeli authorities have maintained that military operations are directed against Hamas and individuals involved in militant activities.
The latest casualties come amid continuing disagreements over the implementation of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, which took effect in October 2025 following more than two years of fighting.
Disagreements Over Ceasefire Implementation
Israel has accused Hamas of attempting to rebuild its military capabilities and violating the ceasefire arrangement. Hamas has denied the allegations and accused Israel of undermining the agreement through continued military operations.
Negotiations have encountered difficulties over two central issues: Hamas’ disarmament and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza.
Under the proposed framework, the ceasefire agreement provides for the eventual reconstruction of Gaza. However, progress has remained limited because the parties have not reached an agreement on the next stages of implementation.
Israeli forces continue to control approximately two-thirds of the Gaza Strip, while the majority of Gaza’s more than two million residents remain concentrated in the remaining territory.
Continuing Humanitarian Consequences
Gaza’s Health Ministry has reported that at least 1,500 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire began, although the figures do not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
The broader conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led militants attacked southern Israel, killing approximately 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages, according to Israeli figures.
Israel subsequently launched a military campaign in Gaza. Palestinian authorities have reported more than 74,000 deaths since the beginning of the conflict.
Israel has also reported four soldiers killed since the ceasefire took effect.
The latest strikes demonstrate that the ceasefire has not completely ended military operations in Gaza, while negotiations over security arrangements, disarmament and troop withdrawal remain unresolved.
