Sat Nov 08 23:13:47 UTC 2025: Summary:
The article reports a rising death toll in Gaza despite the recent ceasefire, with Israeli forces reportedly killing more Palestinians who crossed a demarcation line. A child was also killed by an explosive device left by Israeli forces. The WHO is calling for the reopening of the Rafah crossing for medical evacuations, as thousands of Palestinians await treatment abroad. In the West Bank, settler violence continues, with attacks on Palestinian farmers harvesting olives, and home attacks under the protection of armed Israeli soldiers. Several journalists and activists were injured in these attacks, condemned as “war crimes.” The Israeli military has also increased its raids, resulting in injuries, arrests, and tear gas exposure.
News Article:
Gaza Death Toll Climbs as West Bank Sees Surge in Settler Violence
Gaza City/Ramallah – Despite a recent ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, the death toll in Gaza continues to rise, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, which reported the total number of people killed in the enclave since October 7, 2023, had risen to 69,169. More than 240 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire deal came into effect. Recent incidents include the reported killing of Palestinians who crossed a demarcation line established under the truce. A Palestinian child was also killed by an explosive device allegedly left behind by Israeli forces.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is urgently calling for the reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt to facilitate medical evacuations. The WHO reports that 4,000 patients have already left Gaza through Rafah for treatment elsewhere, but an additional 16,500 are still awaiting urgent medical care abroad.
Meanwhile, in the occupied West Bank, escalating violence by Israeli settlers and increased military activity are creating a climate of fear and displacement for Palestinians.
Over the weekend, dozens of masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villagers, activists, and journalists harvesting olives near Nablus. Reports indicate the settlers hurled rocks and used clubs, resulting in injuries requiring medical attention, including a journalist and a 70-year-old activist. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemned the attacks, calling them a “war crime.” Reuters confirmed that two of its employees were among those injured in the attack.
Attacks on Palestinian homes were also reported in the village of Raba, near Jenin, with reports that Israeli soldiers were present during the attacks. Separately, the Israeli military reportedly conducted raids in the Far’a refugee camp and other areas, resulting in injuries, arrests, and tear gas inhalation among Palestinians.
The upsurge in settler violence coincides with the olive harvest season, a critical period for Palestinian livelihoods and cultural heritage. The United Nations reports at least 126 attacks recorded since September, with over 4,000 olive trees and saplings vandalized or uprooted.
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