Israeli Forces Carry Out Demolitions and Raids Across Gaza and West Bank As the fragile ceasefire in Gaza enters its second month, Israeli military operations continued early Tuesday, with reports of demolitions, artillery fire, and arrests in multiple locations. Here's a roundup of the latest developments from Gaza and the occupied West Bank. West Bank Incidents Escalate Overnight Israeli forces targeted several areas in the occupied West Bank, resulting in at least one fatality and multiple injuries. A 17-year-old Palestinian, Muhannad Tariq Muhammad al-Zughair, was killed by Israeli gunfire near the Abu Dajjan area in Hebron at dawn, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. This follows a car-ramming attack that injured an Israeli soldier the previous night, prompting reinforcements at Hebron's northern entrances, including closures with barriers at Ras al-Joura, Farsh al-Hawa, Halhul, Nabi Yunis, and al-Hawawer. Troops imposed sieges on villages like Atara, Nabi Saleh, Umm Safa, Beit Rima, and Deir Ghassana in northern Ramallah, blocking access and preventing medical aid in one case. A young man was seriously wounded by live ammunition near Umm Safa, but Palestine Red Crescent Society teams were denied entry. Entrances to el-Bireh and Ramallah were sealed, while towns in the Bethlehem governorate faced raids. Arrests included two brothers in az-Zawiya west of Salfit, four people in Tulkarem, and a 45-year-old man in Beit Dajan east of Nablus. In a separate incident near the Ateret settlement in Ramallah, the Israeli army reported killing a suspect who allegedly stabbed soldiers, leaving two Israelis with light injuries. Near Bethlehem's al-Numan and al-Khas checkpoint, a 35-year-old woman was shot in the foot and hospitalized. Israeli forces also entered the courtyards of three Hebron hospitals—al-Ahli, Muhammad Ali, and al-Mizan—stationing troops at entrances. Demolitions and Shelling in Gaza Behind the "yellow line"—the ceasefire-demarcated boundary—Israeli forces demolished residential buildings in Gaza City's eastern Tuffah neighborhood and Sha’af area, including an explosion from a detonated robot near Shujayea intersection. Artillery shelling and helicopter gunfire were reported east of Khan Younis, with troops crossing the line in what locals describe as daily violations of the truce. In central Gaza, army vehicles fired east of Bureij refugee camp. The operations come amid ongoing searches for the bodies of two remaining Israeli captives in Jabalia camp, where Qassam Brigades members, coordinated with the Red Cross, are digging through debris. Reports indicate one body may be handed over soon, potentially to uphold ceasefire terms tied to prisoner releases and transitional governance. Glimmers of Normalcy Amid Hardship In lighter news, celebrations erupted across Gaza after Palestine's national football team secured a last-minute 1-0 victory over hosts Qatar in the Arab Cup opener, thanks to an injury-time own-goal. The win provided a brief morale boost for residents facing economic strain, where children are increasingly taking jobs to support families. Pope Leo Advocates for Two-State Solution Wrapping up a three-day regional tour in Lebanon after starting in Turkiye, Pope Leo XIV reiterated calls for a two-state solution as the "only path" to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "Israel still does not accept that solution, but we see it as the only one," he said during a visit to Beirut's Sisters of the Cross Hospital. The pontiff positioned the Vatican as a potential mediator for "justice for everyone." These updates reflect a tense landscape one month into the ceasefire, with fragile progress overshadowed by ongoing military activity. Al Jazeera will continue monitoring developments.
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