A civilian minibus carrying around ten passengers was hit by Israeli artillery fire in Gaza’s Zaytoun neighbourhood, east of Kuwait Roundabout on Salah al-Din Road, according to Gaza’s Civil Defense. The attack occurred despite the recently declared ceasefire and has been condemned as a serious violation of the truce.

Emergency teams managed to rescue one injured teenage boy, but the fate of the other passengers remains uncertain due to ongoing shelling and dangerous conditions that prevent access to the site. Civil Defense authorities are coordinating with international organisations to secure humanitarian access, recover victims, and provide medical assistance where possible.

The incident highlights the precariousness of the ceasefire and underscores the continuing risks faced by civilians attempting to return to their homes or rebuild normal life after nearly two years of genocidal war. It serves as a stark reminder that, despite official declarations of peace, the safety of Gaza’s population remains under constant threat.