In a recent joint statement, Amnesty International, alongside over 100 organizations, has emphatically condemned ongoing violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement by Israel, asserting that such actions render the ceasefire effectively “meaningless.” Amid ongoing violence in the region, rights groups are sounding alarms as the death toll surpasses 1,400 Palestinians over the past year, despite the ceasefire that took effect in October 2025. The coalition of organizations has warned that this persistent pattern of “killing and deprivation” continues unchecked and must not be normalized. Access the detailed report here.
The ceasefire agreement in question, brokered by the US Board of Peace under President Trump’s administration, was part of a broader “Gaza Peace Plan.” Article 3 of the plan stipulated the suspension of all military operations, including aerial and artillery bombardments. Nonetheless, rights groups, including Amnesty International, have echoed concerns over intensified bombardments and attacks by Israel since the ceasefire was agreed upon. Gaza’s Government Media Office has reported a staggering 5,147 Israeli ceasefire violations as of September 2026, illustrating the deteriorating humanitarian situation as winter approaches.
In response to these accusations, Israel’s representative at a recent UN Security Council meeting argued that Hamas’s “disarmament must come first,” suggesting that Hamas too has been guilty of ceasefire violations. According to Israel, they have facilitated the entry of “600 aid trucks” into Gaza in preparation for winter. Nonetheless, rights organizations are unimpressed, with the CEO of Save the Children, Inger Ashing, asserting that the ongoing loss of life — nearly one child per day — underscores the futile nature of a ceasefire that fails to save innocent lives.
Moreover, ongoing scrutiny from the international community has brought the role of humanitarian aid workers into the spotlight. Tragic incidents, such as the killing of two Palestinian aid workers in April 2026, have drawn widespread condemnation. The Norwegian Refugee Council also highlighted the untenable choices faced by families still living in damaged buildings, reflecting the unrelenting hardship in Gaza.
These developments highlight significant concerns under international law. Allegations of targeted attacks on civilians infringe the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 and could constitute war crimes under the Rome Statute’s Article 8. Current proceedings before the International Court of Justice underscore the gravity of these allegations, as brought forth by South Africa in relation to Israel’s adherence to its obligations under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
Amidst this backdrop, the humanitarian narrative remains stark. The continuing hostilities in the Israel-Hamas conflict underscore an urgent need for accountability and compliance with international peace agreements, particularly as the global community grapples with the implications of prolonged violence and human suffering in Gaza.