Israeli strikes in Gaza kill journalists despite ceasefire deal
10:27, 22/01/2026, ThursdayU: Update: 11:18, 22/01/2026, Thursday
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The bodies of journalists Abd Shaat and Muhammed Kashta, who died as a result of the Israeli ceasefire violating attack on Netzarim Corridor are brought to the al-Shifa Hospital for burial in Gaza City, Gaza on January 21, 2026. Nine Palestinians, including three journalists, were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, in the latest violation of a ceasefire agreement, medical sources said. The sources said that three people were killed in Israeli shelling in the central city of Deir al-Balah, three in Gaza City and three others in the southern city of Khan Yunis.Israeli military attacks across Gaza killed 11 Palestinians, including three journalists, Palestinian officials said, despite a ceasefire that took effect in October. Health authorities and media groups accused Israel of repeated violations, while humanitarian conditions continue to deteriorate under restrictions on aid. Türkiye has repeatedly warned that lasting stability requires full compliance with ceasefire commitments.
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 11 Palestinians on Wednesday, among them three journalists, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Officials described the attacks as another breach of the ceasefire agreement that came into force on Oct. 10, amid ongoing clashes and military activity in several parts of the enclave. The incident has drawn renewed regional attention, including from Türkiye, which has called for strict respect for international law and civilian protection.
Journalists among the dead
Munir al-Bursh, director-general of Gaza’s Health Ministry, said three journalists were killed in attacks in southern Gaza. The Gaza Media Office identified them as Abdel Raouf Samir Shaat, Mohammed Salah Qashta and Anas Abdullah Ghanim, noting they worked for various media outlets. With their deaths, the number of journalists killed since the start of Israel’s military campaign has risen to 260, according to local authorities.
Ceasefire violations reported
Witnesses said Israeli forces shelled eastern areas of Deir al-Balah, while airstrikes hit neighborhoods in Gaza City. Medical sources reported additional fatalities in both central and southern Gaza. Local officials said explosions were also heard in northern Gaza after Israeli forces demolished remaining buildings near the Sheikh Zayed area, underscoring what they described as daily ceasefire violations.
Wider military presence and humanitarian toll
Israeli naval vessels and military vehicles were reported to have opened fire along the Gaza coastline and eastern districts, while the army continues to control buffer zones in southern and eastern Gaza, covering more than half of the territory. Since Oct. 8, 2023, Israel’s campaign has killed over 71,500 Palestinians and wounded more than 171,300, according to Palestinian figures. Since the ceasefire began, 483 people have been killed, as severe restrictions on food, medical supplies and shelter persist, prompting Türkiye and other regional actors to call for immediate humanitarian access.