Gaza Herald – Israeli occupation forces killed 104 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip during the period when the region was preoccupied with the war on Iran, which lasted from February 28, 2026, to the morning of April 8, 2026.
According to Ismail Al-Thawabta, Director General of the Government Media Office in Gaza, Israeli occupation forces exploited the international focus on the Iran war to continue violations against Gaza’s population, showing clear disregard for efforts and agreements aimed at maintaining the ceasefire.
He stated that over the 39 days, Israeli occupation forces committed 434 violations of the ceasefire agreement as part of a systematic policy aimed at undermining any state of calm.
These violations resulted in the killing of 104 Palestinians and the injury of 341 others, reflecting a continued pattern of direct targeting of civilians.
On the humanitarian level, Al-Thawabta noted that only 4,999 aid trucks were allowed into Gaza out of 23,400 that were supposed to enter, representing a compliance rate of just 21%.
He also revealed that only 625 travelers were permitted to leave Gaza out of 7,800, a mere 8%, describing this as a serious violation of freedom of movement.
Al-Thawabta emphasized that these figures collectively demonstrate that Israel has not genuinely adhered to the terms of the ceasefire, but has instead used it as a cover to continue its violations. He called for firm international action to ensure compliance, halt these violations immediately, and lift restrictions imposed on the Gaza Strip.
