Several Palestinian civilians were injured on Sunday after Israeli forces carried out fresh airstrikes and opened fire in different parts of the Gaza Strip, in another reported violation of the ceasefire.

According to local media sources, an Israeli drone targeted Palestinian civilians in the western part of Gaza City, leaving a number of people injured. The attack added to growing fears among residents that the fragile ceasefire is failing to provide the protection and security they desperately need.

Meanwhile, Israeli forces subjected Gaza City’s eastern al-Tuffah neighborhood to heavy machine-gun fire and artillery bombardment, according to local sources.

A powerful explosion was also reported in eastern Gaza City after an Israeli airstrike struck the area. Additional strikes and gunfire were reported in several locations across the besieged Gaza Strip, further heightening tensions despite the existence of the ceasefire.

The latest attacks have renewed concerns over the continued vulnerability of Palestinian civilians, many of whom have already endured months of relentless bombardment, mass displacement and the destruction of homes and essential infrastructure.

For Gaza's residents, the continuation of airstrikes and gunfire means that the ceasefire remains fragile and offers little sense of security. Families attempting to return to damaged neighborhoods and rebuild their lives continue to face the threat of renewed violence.

The reported attacks also come as international efforts continue to push for an enduring cessation of hostilities and increased humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian officials and humanitarian organizations have repeatedly called for the protection of civilians and an end to attacks on densely populated areas.

The latest escalation underscores the urgent need for the ceasefire to be fully respected and for civilians to be protected from further bloodshed.

As Gaza's humanitarian crisis continues, Palestinians remain in desperate need of sustained humanitarian assistance, medical care, shelter and reconstruction support.

The reported strikes serve as another stark reminder that a ceasefire on paper cannot provide genuine safety unless it is accompanied by an effective halt to military attacks and meaningful international efforts to ensure the protection of Palestinian civilians.

For the people of Gaza, the demand remains simple: an end to the violence, protection for civilians and a lasting peace that allows them to live with dignity and security. (ILKHA)