On Saturday evening, the Israeli army launched airstrikes and artillery shelling on areas in northern Gaza, injuring three Palestinians. Eyewitnesses reported that Israeli warplanes and artillery targeted the Sheikh Zayed area east of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, coinciding with heavy gunfire from military helicopters in the region. Medical sources confirmed that among the injured was an elderly man shot by Israeli forces in the al-Manshiya area of Beit Lahiya, while two other Palestinians were wounded in the Jabalia refugee camp situated in the northern Gaza Strip.

This escalation of hostilities comes amidst ongoing Israeli violations of a ceasefire agreement that has been in effect since October 10, 2025. This ceasefire was established following the withdrawal of Israeli forces from populated areas in Gaza and the beginning of the return of displaced individuals to northern Gaza, aligning with the first phase of a U.S. initiative led by then-President Donald Trump aimed at resolving the conflict in Gaza. Residents reported hearing explosions in various locations throughout northern Gaza, particularly in areas under Israeli military control, highlighting the continuing tensions and conflict in the region.

As the situation unfolds, there has been no immediate response from the Israeli army regarding the airstrikes or their justifications, reflecting the complexities and ongoing uncertainties surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The recent violence raises concerns over the sustainability of the ceasefire and prospects for peace in the region as humanitarian needs continue to grow amid the ongoing strife.