The ceasefire was supposed to bring a pause. Instead, Palestinians woke to the sound of helicopters circling over the occupied West Bank and reports of new strikes hitting Gaza. On 26 November 2025, Israeli forces launched a large-scale raid in the northern West Bank city of Tubas, supported by gunfire from the air. Hours later, Gaza officials reported fresh airstrikes that killed and injured civilians.
Soldiers sealed off neighbourhoods, stormed homes, and detained residents. Families were ordered to evacuate, while streets were turned into military zones. At the same time, Gaza faced renewed bombing despite the truce announced in October. According to Gaza health authorities, at least 24 Palestinians were killed in the latest strike, including children. This is not a ceasefire, but a war under a different name.
West Bank Under Fire
The raid in Tubas marked one of the biggest Israeli operations in the West Bank this year. Soldiers used helicopter cover as they moved through the city. Homes were taken over and turned into military positions. At least 22 Palestinians were detained in the first hours alone.
Families were forced to leave their houses and were warned not to return until the operation ended. Streets were blocked, and checkpoints appeared overnight. Local officials described the raid as collective punishment rather than a security measure.
This is part of a wider trend. The West Bank has seen near-daily raids since late 2023. According to UN monitors, more than 670 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since October 2023. Thousands have been detained. So, the occupation has tightened, not eased.
Gaza Hit Again: A Ceasefire Broken Repeatedly
Gaza was supposed to be under a ceasefire. Yet Israeli strikes continue. On 22 November 2025, a new wave of attacks killed at least 24 people, among them children and women. The strikes hit areas where displaced families had taken shelter.
The ceasefire has seen hundreds of violations, including drones, artillery fire, and raids. UN rights experts warned that Israel’s actions risk collapsing the fragile truce altogether. For families in Gaza, the message is clear that the truce exists in speeches, not on the ground.
Life Between Raids and Ruins
In Gaza, people have survived two years of bombardment. More than 70,000 Palestinians. Entire neighbourhoods are rubble, and more than 1.5 million people live in tents, unfinished buildings, or temporary shelters.
Every new strike adds fresh fear. Children wake from nightmares, while parents rebuild flimsy shelters again and again. The sound of jets or drones brings panic.
In the West Bank, fear takes a different shape. Night raids, checkpoints, armed settlers, and sudden crackdowns shape daily life. People live under the constant threat of arrest or violence. Ultimately, the violence is continuous.
International Silence and Double Standards
Despite the evidence of new attacks, global powers say little. Governments welcome the ceasefire while ignoring its collapse. The US continues supplying weapons, while European states focus on diplomacy rather than accountability.
UN experts warned in November that Israel’s actions in both Gaza and the West Bank threaten regional stability. However, warnings alone do not save lives. The international system shows one truth that Palestinians are left to face occupation violence with no meaningful protection.
Stories Buried Inside Headlines
In Tubas, families hid inside dark rooms as gunfire echoed outside. Mothers held their children tight, while fathers tried to shield their sons from soldiers entering the house.
In Gaza, a father pulled his daughter from debris after the latest strike. She was still breathing. He told reporters he thought the ceasefire would last. These stories rarely make it into global headlines, but they define Palestinian life.
The War Never Ended
The new West Bank raids and Gaza strikes prove something essential that Israel is not respecting the ceasefire. The occupation has simply shifted tactics. Instead of full-scale bombardment, it now uses raids, targeted attacks, and pressure strategies.
For Palestinians, the war continues every day, in different locations, with different weapons.
Israel’s goal remains the same: to control, fragment, and pressure a population already shattered by siege and displacement.
The Ceasefire Was Never Real
The latest raids and airstrikes expose the truth that the war against the Palestinians has never paused. It changed shape, shifted zones, but it did not end. A ceasefire means safety, while Palestinians have none.
Until the world recognises this reality and demands accountability, the violence will continue. Whether it be in Gaza’s ruins, in West Bank cities, or in every Palestinian home living under the shadow of occupation.
