RismadarVoice Reporters
October 29, 2026
At least six Palestinians have been killed and dozens injured in renewed Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, as health authorities urgently called for the reopening of the Rafah border crossing to allow critically ill and wounded patients to receive treatment abroad.
The attacks occurred on Thursday despite an existing ceasefire, raising fresh concerns about civilian safety and the worsening humanitarian situation in the territory.
According to Al Jazeera, an Israeli drone fired two missiles at a vehicle in the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, killing two Palestinians and injuring several others.
The wounded were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, where some underwent emergency surgery. At least one patient was reported to be in critical condition.
In southern Gaza, four Palestinian employees of the Ministry of Economy were killed in another Israeli strike near the al-Mawasi area of Rafah.
The workers were reportedly monitoring humanitarian aid trucks entering through the Karem Abu Salem crossing.
Local authorities said approximately 30 people were injured in the attack, including several critically wounded individuals.
Israeli artillery and military operations were also reported in Jabalia, Shujayea, Tuffah and Zeitoun, while residents described explosions and gunfire near residential areas and displacement camps.
Gaza’s Health Ministry reported six deaths and 38 injuries over the preceding 24 hours.
Amid the renewed violence, the ministry appealed for the immediate reopening of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, warning that restrictions on medical evacuations were putting thousands of lives at risk.
According to the ministry, 21,468 patients and injured Palestinians require treatment outside Gaza, including 6,430 classified as priority cases.
It said dozens of patients had died while awaiting permission to leave, while many others experienced serious deterioration in their medical conditions.
The ministry attributed the worsening situation to repeated border closures and delays in evacuation procedures.
Since February, only 3,056 patients and wounded people have been evacuated for treatment abroad, according to its figures.
Of those evacuated, 2,614 travelled through Rafah, while 442 passed through the Karem Abu Salem crossing.
Humanitarian organisations have repeatedly warned that Gaza’s damaged healthcare system faces severe shortages of medicines, medical equipment and essential supplies.
The United Nations has also documented continuing civilian casualties, displacement and infrastructure destruction despite the ceasefire.
The latest developments have intensified calls for improved humanitarian access, protection of civilians and arrangements that would allow patients requiring specialised treatment to leave Gaza safely.
