Israeli aggression intensified across the Gaza Strip on Friday, killing at least 33 Palestinians and wounding 88 others in the past 24 hours, according to Gaza health authorities.

The surge in violence comes despite a fragile ceasefire agreement and has raised fresh alarm over the safety of civilians in designated “safe” zones.

In the southern city of Khan Yunis, one Palestinian man was shot dead by Israeli forces on Tineh Street, medical staff at Nasser Medical Complex confirmed. The victim later succumbed to his wounds.

Heavy bombardment was reported in multiple areas, including east of Khan Yunis—behind the so-called “Yellow Line” that Israel had previously indicated as a civilian buffer zone—as well as Rafah and central Gaza City. Witnesses described tank fire, artillery barrages, and a series of airstrikes that damaged homes, roads, and other civilian infrastructure.

Friday marked one of the deadliest single days since the latest ceasefire took effect. Gaza’s Health Ministry said 312 people have been killed and 760 injured since the truce began, with an additional 572 individuals rescued from beneath rubble.

Since the war erupted on October 7, 2023, Palestinian authorities report a total of 69,546 people killed and 170,833 injured in Gaza.

Human rights advocates condemned the continued operations, particularly in areas behind the Yellow Line, warning that such actions endanger civilians who believed they were in relatively protected zones.

“The people of Gaza continue to endure unimaginable suffering despite international calls for ceasefire and protection,” a local rights advocate told reporters. “Attacks on civilians, homes, and hospitals are a blatant violation of international law and must be condemned by all nations.”

Local officials urged the international community to intervene immediately to halt the violence, protect Palestinian lives, and hold those responsible accountable. Calls are growing for decisive global action to enforce the ceasefire and pave the way for a lasting peace agreement. (ILKHA)