Genocide continues: a human rights report reveals that the ceasefire has become a cover for the continuation of crimes in the Gaza Strip.

The Hague Initiative for Law and Justice has released a new human rights report revealing that the ceasefire agreement, which entered into force on October 10, 2025, has failed to end military operations or improve humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip. Instead, it has become a nominal cover for the continued perpetration of what the report describes as “genocide” against the civilian population.

The report, which assesses field and humanitarian conditions six months after the agreement, states that military attacks have not ceased. Since the ceasefire took effect, more than 754 Palestinians have been killed and over 2,100 injured, reflecting ongoing patterns of deliberate killing and the infliction of physical and psychological harm on civilians.

Ongoing Violations Despite the Ceasefire

According to the report, Israeli military operations have continued at a seemingly lower intensity but with wide-reaching impact, including repeated targeting of civilian areas and inhabited homes, leaving the population under constant threat. The Initiative also documented attacks on civilian facilities and agricultural land without clear military justification.

The report further highlights the expansion of Israeli ground control through what are referred to as the “Yellow Line” and “Orange Line,” which has reduced available space for civilians and obstructed humanitarian operations, including the delivery of aid and basic services.

Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

Humanitarian conditions have sharply deteriorated. The report notes that an average of only 250 aid trucks have entered daily, compared to a minimum need of 600, leading to severe shortages, rising prices, and a collapse in purchasing power for most residents.

Food and fuel shortages persist, forcing many families to resort to unsafe, makeshift cooking methods due to a critical lack of cooking gas, increasing health risks, particularly for women and children.

Collapse of Essential Services

The report underscores the near-total collapse of infrastructure, with widespread damage to agricultural land and vital facilities, alongside severe deterioration in water and sanitation services. This has contributed to the spread of disease due to contamination and overcrowding.

In the health sector, only 11 out of 36 hospitals remain partially operational, suffering from acute shortages of medicine and fuel, threatening the continuation of life-saving services.

Education Disrupted and Shelter Crisis Worsens

More than 90% of schools in Gaza have been destroyed or rendered unusable, depriving hundreds of thousands of children of education for the third consecutive year. Meanwhile, over one million people remain in need of shelter amid severe shortages of housing materials and continued destruction of tents and temporary shelters.

Restrictions on Medical Evacuations

Medical evacuations remain extremely limited. Only around 700 patients have been evacuated since the ceasefire began, while more than 18,000 urgently require treatment abroad. Reports indicate daily deaths due to delays in evacuation.

Conclusion: Ceasefire Has Not Stopped the Crime

The report concludes that the ceasefire has not ended the alleged genocide but has instead altered its form, continuing through policies of starvation, gradual destruction, and the imposition of harsh living conditions.

It warns that describing the current phase as “post-war” or “recovery” is misleading, given the ongoing control, restrictions, and violations that produce the same unlawful outcomes.

Urgent Calls for International Action

The report calls on the international community to take immediate measures, including:

* Enforcing a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in Gaza

* Establishing an independent UN-mandated mechanism to monitor and verify violations

* Ensuring the full and continuous opening of crossings to allow unrestricted humanitarian aid

* Facilitating urgent medical evacuations and lifting restrictions on patient movement

* Supporting and accelerating the work of the International Criminal Court to ensure accountability for crimes against civilians

To read the full report, click here.

The genocide continues How the ceasefire was transformed To cover to perpetuate crimes in Gaza Strip