Gaza ceasefire violation deepens after Israeli strikes kill 18 Palestinians in residential areas, raising doubts over the Sharm el-Sheij peace roadmap. Gaza ceasefire violation and the latest strikesThe latest Gaza ceasefire violation unfolded as Israeli airstrikes targeted densely populated zones in the Gaza Strip despite the ceasefire framework announced in recent days. According to Hamas, the Gaza ceasefire violation shows that Israel is not respecting the commitments it accepted during negotiations. At the global level, the Gaza ceasefire violation adds to mounting concern over civilian protection in modern warfare. If the bombing continues, the Gaza ceasefire violation may mark the beginning of another prolonged cycle of violence.