Palestine News Today: Gaza Deaths Continue Despite Truce as West Bank Violence Escalates
3 October 2026. Palestinians in Gaza continue to be killed despite a declared truce, while the West Bank sees settler violence, mass arrests, and inflammatory statements from Israeli officials. Meanwhile, a UN expert and an Israeli opposition figure add to mounting international scrutiny of the humanitarian and human rights situation facing Palestinians.
Five Palestinians Killed Despite Gaza Truce
Middle East Monitor and Anadolu Agency report that Israeli forces killed five Palestinians, including a girl, when the army bombed a residential building in Gaza. Among the victims were four women and a young man, according to a medical source cited by Anadolu. The attack is described as part of ongoing violations of the truce meant to halt hostilities in the territory.
Sources: Middle East Monitor, Anadolu Agency
Christian Community Mourns Two Women Killed in Gaza
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, mourned two Christian women killed in an Israeli attack in Gaza, according to Middle East Monitor. Mourners gathered at St. Porphyrios Greek Orthodox Church in Gaza City for their funeral, part of a broader ceremony for 100 Palestinians recovered from the rubble of destroyed homes.
Sources: Middle East Monitor, Middle East Monitor
Unexploded Ordnance Adds to Gaza's Dangers
Mondoweiss reports that beyond continuing bombardment, Palestinians in Gaza face constant risk from unexploded ordnance left behind by the Israeli military. The report highlights that residents risk losing their lives or limbs even in areas not currently under direct attack, compounding the humanitarian crisis in the territory.
Sources: Mondoweiss
Despite Devastation, Gazans Gather for Football Match
Al Jazeera reports that displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis gathered to watch a friendly football match amid the ruins of Gaza. The gathering offered a rare moment of community and normalcy for residents living amid widespread destruction.
Sources: Al Jazeera
Settlers Attack Farmers as Soldiers Assault Journalists
Al Jazeera reports that Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian farmers in the Jabal Qamass area near Beita, south of Nablus, in what is described as a pogrom. Israeli forces also detained and assaulted journalists covering the incident, raising further concerns about press freedom and settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
Sources: Al Jazeera
Israeli Forces Raid Homes, Arrest Four in West Bank
Anadolu Agency reports that Israeli forces arrested four Palestinians and searched homes during raids in the West Bank. According to Palestinian figures, around 9,350 Palestinians are currently held in Israeli jails, including 90 women and 350 children.
Sources: Anadolu Agency
30 Palestinians Killed in West Bank This Year
Middle East Monitor reports that 30 Palestinians have been killed in attacks by Israeli occupiers across the occupied West Bank since the start of 2026. The toll underscores the sustained violence Palestinians face in the territory beyond Gaza.
Sources: Middle East Monitor
Israeli Minister Claims West Bank, Threatens Palestinian Authority
Middle East Monitor reports that an Israeli minister declared the entire West Bank 'belongs to Israel' and threatened to dismantle the Palestinian Authority. The statement adds to concerns over annexation ambitions and the erosion of Palestinian self-governance in the occupied territory.
Sources: Middle East Monitor
UN Expert Says Checkpoints Are Choking Palestinian Life
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said Israel's expanding network of checkpoints and road blockades is choking Palestinian life across the West Bank, according to Middle East Monitor. Her remarks highlight how movement restrictions continue to constrain daily life, access to work, and basic services for Palestinian residents.
Sources: Middle East Monitor
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