At least four Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue

According to reports published on October 31, 2026, at least four Palestinians were killed in Gaza as Israeli attacks continued despite a nominal ceasefire that has been in place for over more than a year. The updates include specific casualties confirmed by medical facilities and health authorities on Saturday.

Casualties and Incidents Reported on Saturday

• Nuseirat Refugee Camp: Palestinian teacher Diaa Abu al-Rous was killed in shelling, as confirmed by al-Awda Hospital.
• Tel al-Hawa: Arafat al-Arair died from serious injuries sustained days earlier when a vehicle was struck southwest of Gaza City, according to a medical source at al-Shifa Hospital.
• Khan Younis: Two girls died on Saturday from injuries sustained the previous evening when a tent caught fire at a displaced persons camp in al-Mawasi, confirmed by the Nasser Medical Complex. The cause of the fire remains unclear.

Health Ministry and UN Statistics

Gaza’s Ministry of Health reported that at least six Palestinians were killed over a 48-hour period ending Saturday, bringing the reported total death toll since the October 2025 ceasefire to 1,580, with 26 additional injuries recorded during the same timeframe. The cumulative injury toll since the ceasefire began stands at 5,711.

On Friday, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) warned that ongoing Israeli actions, including the destruction of civilian infrastructure and the displacement of Palestinians into a shrinking area, continue to raise concerns. The OHCHR stated that military forces are working to expand control over the territory following a May order from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Regional Developments and Peace Talks

Reporting from Deir el-Balah, Al Jazeera noted that military operations and demarcation line adjustments have forced civilian evacuations. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts and talks aimed at permanently ending the conflict under a peace plan have reportedly stalled. Reconstruction efforts have not yet begun due to ongoing disputes between Hamas and Israel regarding the implementation terms, including disarmament and territorial withdrawal requirements.

Readers can verify these developments by checking official statements from the United Nations OHCHR and daily updates issued by Gaza’s Ministry of Health.