Israel has violated the ceasefire in Gaza hundreds of times since October, using vague or unverified justifications to carry out strike in a recurring pattern of escalation and impunity.

From the moment the ceasefire in Gaza was announced on 10 October, 2025, the situation at first seemed like a long-awaited relief. A complete halt to military operations, a flow of aid, the exchange of prisoners and bodies, and a partial Israeli withdrawal. The agreement was sponsored by the United States under President Donald Trump’s administration, with Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey participating in its design. The scene appeared to be a serious political step to catch a breath, especially after two years of continuous devastation that exhausted the Palestinians.

However, as soon as the details on the ground were examined, it became clear that the ceasefire had practically turned into a written text ignored by the stronger party. Within just 40 days, at least 393 to 400 Israeli violations were recorded, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza and the government media office.

Violations ranged from airstrikes, artillery shelling, direct fire, house demolitions, and obstruction of aid. The result: about 300 deaths and over 650 injuries since the moment when the bloodshed was supposed to stop.

These figures are not just statistics; they are key to understanding a consistent and repeated pattern: Israeli violations are justified each time by the same excuses, while the Palestinian side denies any involvement and documents completely different field realities.

In this investigation, we track the most prominent violations, analyse Israeli behaviour and justification patterns, and reach a clear conclusion: the occupation systematically violates the agreement, using repeated justifications in different forms but with the same content.

First: timeline of violations from the first hours to the end of November

Before analysing, it is important to review the main events that shaped the turning points in what can be called a “slow war.” Despite differences in timing and declared motives, one thread connects them all: a small incident is announced, followed by a large-scale response that does not match the size of the event.

14-15 October, 2025: early violation and warning

Less than five days after the ceasefire began, the Israeli army shelled areas in northern Gaza as civilians were returning to their homes. The strike killed more than seven people and injured dozens.

The Israeli justification was ready: “Civilians entered a restricted area” and “forces were........

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