The Palestinian death toll from the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 48,181 despite a ceasefire agreement, the Gaza-based health authorities said in a statement released on Saturday.
During the past 48 hours, despite the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the Israeli military killed four people and wounded five others, bringing the Palestinian death toll to 48,181 and injuries to 111,638 since the latest round of Palestinian-Israeli conflict broke out in early October 2023, it added.
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement in Gaza came into effect on January 19, after more than 15 months of deadly strikes. The Gaza deal includes a 42-day initial phase of truce, during which a total of 33 hostages and hundreds of Palestinians held in Israeli jails are to be released.
Hamas political bureau member Basem Naim said on Saturday that Israel's continued violations of the ceasefire agreement could lead to its collapse. He said that Israel has been delaying the delivery of food, medicine, tents and other supplies to the Gaza Strip, and, in disregard of the ceasefire agreement, continues to kill Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
He warned the ceasefire deal was in danger, but Hamas did not want to return to war.
Palestinian death toll in Gaza climbs to 48,181
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
