Israeli Forces Continue Shelling and Helicopter Fire Across

Israeli Forces Continue Shelling and Helicopter Fire Across Gaza Despite Ceasefire

Despite an ongoing ceasefire, Israeli forces have continued shelling and helicopter attacks across multiple areas of the Gaza Strip, according to Al Jazeera correspondents.

Israeli artillery targeted northern, central, and southern Gaza. In southern Gaza, heavy shelling was reported east of Khan Younis, while artillery fire also struck the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza. Additionally, an Israeli attack helicopter opened fire near Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.

Israeli Forces Continue Shelling

According to Gaza’s Ministry of Health, at least 483 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire with Israel came into effect in October 2025. The victims include 169 children and 64 women.

An interactive tracker monitoring casualties since the ceasefire, updated on January 20, 2026, continues to document the rising death toll.

Netanyahu Joins Gaza “Board of Peace” Despite War Crimes Allegations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation from former US President Donald Trump to join the Gaza-monitoring “Board of Peace,” despite an arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged war crimes committed in Gaza.

Netanyahu’s office confirmed his participation in the initiative, which was presented as part of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas aimed at ending Israel’s war on Gaza.

However, Netanyahu’s controversial inclusion has raised serious concerns about the board’s neutrality. The body is expected to be led by Trump, who will reportedly maintain significant control over its leadership structure.

Israeli Raids and Settler Attacks Intensify in the Occupied West Bank

Israeli forces have also escalated operations in the occupied West Bank, demolishing homes and conducting raids across several towns.

Military units, accompanied by bulldozers, entered the town of Shuqba, west of Ramallah, and demolished a four-story residential building.

Israeli Forces Continue Shelling and Helicopter Fire Across Gaza Despite Ceasefire

In a separate incident, Israeli settlers attacked the village of Awarta, south of Nablus. According to the Wafa News Agency, local sources reported that settlers set fire to three bulldozers, a vehicle, and other agricultural equipment.

Israeli forces also raided the town of Ajjah, south of Jenin, temporarily detaining several residents and deploying troops throughout the area. Soldiers stormed a local café and detained its owner.

In the southern West Bank, Israeli forces arrested seven Palestinians during house raids in the Hebron district.

Wafa further reported that a young Palestinian was injured during an Israeli military attack near the Deir Sharaf checkpoint west of Nablus.

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