Palestine (Washington Insider) – 15 Palestinians were
injured as Israeli forces shelled Gaza, including Al-Samer, Khan Younis, and
Jabalia; repeated ceasefire violations since October 10 sparked fear and drew
humanitarian warnings.
As Hosni Nedim and Betul Yilmaz on AA News reported, 15
Palestinians were injured on Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025, when Israeli forces
shelled multiple areas in the Gaza Strip. The attack occurred despite a
ceasefire that has been in effect since October 10, 2025.
Local medical sources said many of the wounded were hit when
an artillery shell landed near a group of civilians in the Al-Samer
neighbourhood of Gaza City. This area was part of the first phase of the
ceasefire, from which Israeli troops had withdrawn. Witnesses also reported
shelling in southeastern Khan Younis and near the Morag corridor, north of
Rafah.
How are Gaza civilians affected by Israeli shelling despite
the ceasefire?
An Israeli security source said the shelling was accidental.
They
claimed that the artillery shells went off course and struck Gaza City by
mistake. Humanitarian groups warned that such incidents could quickly lead to
new violence. Local authorities and hospitals called on the international
community to ensure the ceasefire is respected.
Military vehicles and bulldozers moved into the northeastern
outskirts of Deir al-Balah city. Witnesses said the troops conducted bulldozing
while heavy gunfire erupted in the area. At the same time, Israeli artillery
shelled the eastern parts of the Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza City.
Palestinians accused Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire that has been
in place since October 10, 2025.
Since the ceasefire began in the war between Israel and
Hamas, more than 1,074 now-injured Palestinians have been treated at local
medical facilities. The majority of these cases originated from the air strikes
that took place before the ceasefire and which have caused great damage to many
areas of Gaza.
Medical officials have stated that as of October 1, 2023,
nearly 70,700 people have been killed and more than 171,000 injured in the
conflict. In addition to deaths and injuries, hundreds of thousands of homes
and buildings have been destroyed by the Israeli bombardment.
