Israeli occupation forces persist in violating the fragile ceasefire, carrying out airstrikes, artillery shelling, demolitions, and attacks with drones and armored vehicles across Gaza.
Al-Manar correspondent in Gaza reported that Israeli warplanes carried out two airstrikes on eastern Al-Tuffah in Gaza City. In addition, Israeli occupation forces detonated an explosive device near Al-Batsh Cemetery in the same area.
Israeli fighter jets carried out airstrikes early this morning targeting the eastern areas of Gaza City. pic.twitter.com/3PaloxyL9q
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) January 25, 2026
Satellite imagery has revealed that the Israeli enemy moved concrete barriers eastward into the historic Al-Tuffah neighborhood, demolishing at least 40 buildings and effectively emptying the area. These actions represent clear violations of the ceasefire agreement.
Civilian Casualties Continue
Despite the ceasefire, Israeli attacks claimed the lives of three Palestinians, including two children, on Saturday. Medical sources confirmed the deaths of Mohammed Youssef Al-Zawara’a and Suleiman Zakaria Al-Zawara’a, killed by an Israeli airstrike near Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia.
In addition, 26-year-old Nour Farid Abu Satta was killed in Qizan Al-Najjar, south of Khan Younis. Since the ceasefire took effect on 11 October 2025, Israeli violations have resulted in 481 deaths and 1,313 injuries, with 713 bodies recovered, raising the cumulative toll since the start of the 7 October 2023 war to 71,654 dead and 171,391 injured, according to Gaza’s Ministry of Health.
Humanitarian conditions remain catastrophic, with residents enduring cold, rainy weather while living in fragile tents, lacking basic necessities. The harsh winter has already claimed 10 lives, including a three-month-old infant.
Discussions on Rafah Crossing Reopening
In parallel, Israeli media reported that the Israeli enemy and the United States reached an understanding last week to reopen the Rafah crossing in both directions.
The possibility of the Rafah border crossing reopening has given some hope among Palestinians that they may finally reunite with loved ones after years of separation due to the Israeli genocide.
— Quds News Network (@QudsNen) January 25, 2026
One of them is Ahmed, who has been apart from his fiancée Asma since October 2024.… pic.twitter.com/ozD0n7HWDr
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in the occupied territories to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, holding discussions on Gaza, the next phase of the ceasefire, and reopening Rafah following the announcement of a so-called “Peace Council.”
Hebrew media reported that Netanyahu met with Witkoff and Kushner on Saturday. The site claimed that Witkoff pressured Netanyahu to open Rafah, though some Israeli officials expressed anger over the timing, arguing it could compromise security ahead of potential tensions with Turkey.
The Israeli government described the meeting as productive, though anonymous sources criticized Witkoff, alleging he had become a defender of Qatari interests.