Israeli Gaza Strikes Rise 35% After Iran Ceasefire
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- ACLED reported a 35% rise in Israeli attacks on Gaza in April compared with March.
- Gaza Ministry of Health said 120 Palestinians—including 8 women and 13 children—were killed in Israeli strikes since the Iran ceasefire on April 8, a 20% increase over the prior five weeks.
- US‑Qatar ceasefire aimed to halt major fighting but has not led to Israeli withdrawal from Gaza or easing of aid restrictions.
- Israeli forces continue to occupy more than half of Gaza, ordering residents out while Hamas retains de facto control.
- Palestinian armed groups killed at least four Israeli soldiers since the ceasefire, while Israeli strikes have killed about 850 Palestinians in the same period.
Why it matters: Palestinians bear the brunt as Israeli attacks surge, undermining the US‑Qatar ceasefire and deepening the humanitarian crisis, while Israel's military gains tactical momentum. The rising death toll also fuels regional tensions and pressures diplomatic actors.
