Arabic version: استمرار الهجمات الإسرائيلية خلال عيد الأضحى، مما أسفر عن العديد من الضحايا في غزة

Israeli military actions persisted during Eid al-Adha, resulting in significant casualties in Gaza. Over the four-day holiday from May 27 to May 30, at least 33 Palestinians were killed, and more than 130 were wounded, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. This violence occurred despite a ceasefire in the region. Among the deceased was Ahmad Ali Helles, reportedly the last surviving member of his family, who died in a drone strike in Gaza City. Additionally, Dr. Jamal Abu Aoun, the head of anesthesia at Yafa Hospital, was also killed by Israeli forces.

The situation in the West Bank mirrored the violence in Gaza, with incidents of settler aggression reported during the Eid celebrations. In Khirbet Masoud, a settler set fire to a Palestinian home and car, while in Jenin, Israeli soldiers fired tear gas at families visiting graves, a customary practice during the holiday. The violence escalated further when settlers shot and wounded several Palestinians in Madama, near Nablus.

According to Al Jazeera, the ongoing violence has sparked international backlash, especially following the recent inclusion of Israeli entities on a UN blacklist due to allegations of sexual violence and abuse. In response to these accusations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated a plan to expand control over Gaza, countering the terms of the existing ceasefire.

Despite a nominal ceasefire, Israeli forces have intensified their operations against Hamas leaders, with significant strikes resulting in numerous casualties. The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to worsen, as aid remains severely restricted, and critical medical facilities are failing. The director of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital reported that essential services are at risk of shutting down due to a lack of operational equipment.

As the violence continues, the Palestinian death toll since the ceasefire began in October 2023 has reached at least 932 in Gaza alone, with a total exceeding 72,941 since the escalation began. The situation remains dire as reconstruction efforts are stalled and humanitarian aid is critically low.