Israel Strikes Gaza: 3 Killed, Food Shortages Persist Amid Ceasefire

Tensions flare in Gaza as violence resumes despite a fragile ceasefire. Israeli strikes have killed three people, escalating concerns about the region’s fragile security situation. Residents face severe shortages of essential supplies, including food and medical aid, compounding the humanitarian crisis. The ceasefire, intended to provide a temporary respite, has done little to ease daily hardships, leaving families struggling to access basic necessities.

International observers warn that continued hostilities threaten to destabilize the area further, while relief organizations call for urgent intervention to deliver aid to those most affected. As the situation unfolds, the world watches closely, highlighting the urgent need for lasting solutions to prevent further loss of life and suffering.

Israel Strikes Gaza: 3 Killed, Food Shortages Persist Amid Ceasefire

For more on Israel’s recent killings in Gaza and the release of five Palestinian prisoners, see our full report. You can also read about Israeli strikes in Lebanon, which killed two and wounded seven, and Turkiye’s calls for Israel to respect the Gaza ceasefire.

Key events today (3 Nov 2025, 22:50 GMT):

• Three Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire north of Rafah in southern Gaza.
• An ex-Israeli army lawyer was arrested for leaking a video showing soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee at Sde Teiman military base last year.
• A UN survey found half of Gaza households report unchanged or worsening access to food since the October 10 ceasefire.
• Israel released five Palestinian prisoners and the remains of 45 others under the fragile truce.
• A whistleblower claimed the last US administration diluted a report on the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
• PM Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly backs legislation to introduce the death penalty for alleged “terrorism.”

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Egypt Estimates $70 Billion Needed for Gaza Reconstruction

Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tamim Khallaf told CBS that rebuilding Gaza will require an estimated $70 billion. He also noted that Hamas recognizes it will have “no place” in any future governance of the territory.

US Intelligence Chief Visits Israel’s Gaza Ceasefire Coordination Centre

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard made an unannounced visit to Israel on Monday, attending the US-operated Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC), which monitors the Gaza ceasefire, Fox News reported.

Gabbard described the CMCC, involving 16 countries and 20 NGOs, as “a living example of what can happen when nations unite for common interests.” Around 200 US personnel are stationed at the centre, supporting coordination and monitoring efforts to maintain the fragile truce in Gaza.

UNGA President Visits Gaza Evacuees Near Doha

UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock visited the Al-Thumama complex near Doha on Monday, meeting families and children evacuated from Gaza.

Formerly a World Cup fan village, the site now shelters nearly 2,000 people, offering medical and psychological care. Baerbock emphasized the importance of supporting a traumatised generation of children who “have lost everything but still keep on hoping for peace.”

Saudi Crown Prince MBS to Visit White House as Trump Pushes for Abraham Accords Expansion

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on November 18, a White House official confirmed. The visit comes as Trump seeks to expand the Abraham Accords, which saw Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the UAE normalize relations with Israel in 2020.

“I hope to see Saudi Arabia go in, and I hope to see others go in. I think when Saudi Arabia goes in, everybody goes in,” Trump told Fox News last month.

Saudi Arabia has so far remained cautious, insisting that progress on Palestinian statehood is a necessary step before joining the accords.

Ex-Israeli Army Lawyer Denied Release

The Tel Aviv District Court has ordered former Israeli army lawyer Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi to remain in custody until Wednesday, rejecting her appeal, Israeli media report.

Tomer-Yerushalmi was arrested for leaking a video showing Israeli soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee at the Sde Teiman military base last year.

Far-Right US Activist Laura Loomer Meets Israel’s Diaspora Minister

US far-right activist Laura Loomer, who describes herself as a “proud Islamophobe,” met with Israel’s Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli, known for engaging with prominent figures holding extreme right-wing views, including British campaigner Tommy Robinson.

In August, Loomer urged the Trump administration to halt visas for Palestinian children seeking medical care and claimed responsibility for the detention of author Sami Hamdi by US immigration authorities.

Chikli praised Loomer on X, calling her a “courageous woman.”

UN Calls for Accountability for Journalist Killings in Gaza

UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq urged an end to impunity for attacks on journalists, calling for accountability for those killed in Gaza.

“The secretary-general and the high commissioner for human rights have repeatedly stressed that all crimes in Gaza, including those against journalists, must be addressed,” Haq told Al Jazeera. “Journalists are the eyes and ears of the world, and it is no surprise that some forces try to silence them.”

According to the Shireen Abu Akleh Observatory, nearly 300 journalists and media workers have been killed globally, including 10 working for Al Jazeera.

Search for Captives’ Remains in Gaza Faces Major Challenges

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is assisting Hamas in searching for the remains of Israeli captives for a second day in Gaza City’s Shujayea neighbourhood. Egyptian engineering teams have crossed the “yellow line” into areas previously under Israeli control to support the operation.

The coordinated effort aims to recover the bodies of captives after months of intense fighting. The ICRC, acting as a neutral intermediary, cautions that the scale of destruction makes the search extremely difficult.

These recovery operations underscore the devastating aftermath of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, highlighting both the human toll and the challenges of post-conflict recovery.

UK Foreign Secretary: Israel Has ‘No Excuse’ for Blocking Gaza Aid

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper criticized Israel for delaying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, calling for a Jordanian route to be opened from a warehouse holding supplies destined for Gaza.

“In this warehouse alone, there is enough wheat to feed 700,000 people for a month, yet children in Gaza are still going hungry. This is just wrong,” Cooper told Channel 4.

Cooper is on a tour of several Middle Eastern countries, urging swift delivery of aid to address the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Israeli Forces Conduct Raids Across West Bank

Israeli troops launched raids across several cities and towns in the occupied West Bank on Monday evening, Wafa news agency reports.

Military vehicles were seen in Tubas, with soldiers raiding a home and spreading across multiple neighbourhoods. Troops also entered Turmus Aya, northeast of Ramallah, setting up a checkpoint at the town’s entrance.

Raids are ongoing in the Qalqilya governorate, including Azzun, where Israeli forces reportedly fired sound grenades “intensively.” No arrests have been reported in connection with these operations.

Group Sues California Over Anti-Semitism Law, Citing Free Speech Concerns

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is challenging a new California law aimed at protecting Jewish students from discrimination, arguing it is unconstitutionally vague and restricts free speech, the Associated Press reports.

Filed in federal court in San Jose, the complaint seeks to invalidate legislation signed last month by Governor Gavin Newsom, which creates an Office of Civil Rights to help schools prevent anti-Semitism. The law does not define anti-Semitism, raising concerns that educators could face charges for presenting materials critical of Israel or Zionism.

ADC’s national legal director, Jenin Younes, says the ambiguity has a chilling effect on teachers, who “censor themselves very broadly because they don’t know what’s going to get them into trouble.” The lawsuit represents teachers, students, and the Los Angeles Educators for Justice in Palestine, highlighting fears that students may be prevented from exploring diverse perspectives on the Middle East.

Qatari, Jordanian Leaders Meet to Discuss Gaza Ceasefire

Qatar’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with visiting Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan to discuss developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories amid the ongoing ceasefire, the Qatar News Agency (QNA) reported.

Al Thani emphasized the importance of coordinated regional and international efforts to fully implement the ceasefire agreement, aiming to achieve sustainable peace and stability in the region. The leaders also discussed several other topics of mutual interest, highlighting continued cooperation between Qatar and Jordan on regional issues.

Israeli Opposition Leader Criticizes Ben-Gvir’s Role in Government

At a ceremony marking 30 years since Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s assassination, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the inclusion of far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in Netanyahu’s coalition.

“This is the original sin that led to the rift in the nation and also to October 7,” Lapid said, according to Haaretz. He added that empowering extremist and racist elements in Israeli society has contributed to deepening divisions and social tensions.

Israeli Fighter Jets Strike Gaza City Amid Ceasefire

Israeli fighter jets carried out attacks on Gaza City Monday evening, Wafa reports, marking another violation of the ceasefire.

Two strikes hit the eastern part of the city, though it remains unclear if there were any casualties, according to Wafa’s correspondent.

UN Chief Praises Qatar’s Role in Gaza Ceasefire

UN Secretary-General António Guterres thanked Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani for Doha’s role in facilitating the Gaza ceasefire.

During a meeting on Monday, the leaders discussed regional issues, including the ongoing situation in Gaza, according to the UN spokesperson. Guterres emphasized the importance of establishing a political path toward a negotiated two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.

Palestine Condemns Israeli Death Penalty Bill as ‘Extrajudicial’

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has denounced a proposed Israeli law introducing the death penalty for those convicted of “terrorism,” calling it “a decision for extrajudicial field executions and intentions to commit a crime.”

The ministry urged the international community to hold the bill’s backers accountable. The legislation, advanced Monday by the Knesset’s National Security Committee and championed by far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, has faced widespread criticism from human rights groups. It is scheduled for its first reading in the plenum on Wednesday.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Israel’s proposed death penalty bill?

Israel’s bill seeks to impose the death penalty on individuals convicted of “terrorism,” currently under review by the Knesset.

Who supports the bill in Israel?

Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has championed the legislation.

Why is Palestine condemning the bill?

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry calls it “extrajudicial” and accuses Israel of planning field executions.

What is the international reaction to the bill?

Human rights groups and observers have widely criticized the legislation for violating international law.

When will the bill be debated?

The Knesset’s plenum is scheduled for the first reading of the bill on Wednesday.

What does Palestine want the international community to do?

They urge global actors to hold those backing the bill accountable.

Could the bill affect Israel-Palestine relations?

Yes, it risks escalating tensions and further complicating peace efforts.

Conclusion

The proposed Israeli death penalty bill has drawn sharp criticism from Palestine, human rights groups, and the international community, highlighting growing tensions in the region. As the Knesset prepares for its first reading, the legislation raises urgent questions about accountability, human rights, and the potential impact on Israeli-Palestinian relations. Global attention and diplomatic pressure may play a crucial role in shaping the bill’s future, underscoring the need for careful consideration and dialogue to prevent further escalation.