An Israeli drone strike killed Muawiya al-Aydi, a Palestinian municipality worker, near the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza on June 13, 2026 [1, 2]. Al-Aydi was responsible for sanitation or waste duties according to sources from both sides [1, 2].
The strike occurred amid ongoing Israeli military operations despite a ceasefire declared in October 2025. The Gaza Health Ministry says 983 Palestinians have been killed and 3,122 injured by Israeli attacks since the ceasefire took effect [1]. Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem criticized the attacks, saying they "reflect its unwillingness to implement the ceasefire agreement and aim to blow up the negotiation track and thwart the efforts being made, while continuing escalation to serve political and electoral considerations" [1].
Israeli forces have also conducted raids and shootings in the occupied West Bank, causing injuries and property damage [1]. The Israeli army said it killed 20 Palestinians in Gaza in the week before June 13, identifying them as militants from Hamas and Islamic Jihad [2]. This tally contrasts with other reports that civilians and noncombatants have also been among those killed since the October 2025 ceasefire [1].
The ceasefire aimed to halt hostilities that caused roughly 73,000 Palestinian deaths and over 173,000 injuries in Gaza since October 2023 [2]. However, attacks have continued, raising tensions further in the region.
As the latest confirmed Israeli strike targeting a local worker shows, violence persists despite diplomatic efforts to maintain peace. No new ceasefire talks or military pauses were announced immediately following the June 13 incident.
The situation remains volatile with continuing Israeli military raids and strikes reported this week, and further incidents expected amid ongoing regional unrest.
