Gaza City:Gaza More than 100 humanitarian and human rights organizations have declared that the Gaza ceasefire 'exists only on paper,' highlighting ongoing Israeli attacks and restrictions on aid and reconstruction efforts a year after the agreement took effect.

According to Anadolu Agency, the joint statement from these organizations reports that Israeli military actions, including attacks and shootings, have resulted in the deaths of over 1,400 Palestinians, with at least 324 children among the casualties in the past year.

Inger Ashing, Chief Executive of Save the Children, emphasized the ineffectiveness of the ceasefire by stating that it is meaningless if children continue to be killed and families remain unable to rebuild their lives. Since the ceasefire was announced, nearly one child has been killed every day.

The statement also noted that Israeli forces have extended the so-called Yellow Line further into Gaza, beyond the original withdrawal line, which has confined Palestinians to increasingly crowded areas. Currently, nearly 2 million people are in need of shelter, and over 80% of Gaza's structures have sustained damage.

With winter approaching, families are forced to choose between unsafe buildings and tents exposed to harsh weather conditions, including cold, wind, and flooding. In September, a damaged building in Gaza City collapsed, killing 21 people, including 12 children.

Norwegian Refugee Council Secretary General Jan Egeland warned that Israeli restrictions on equipment and construction materials continue to hinder recovery efforts. Additionally, none of Gaza's 36 hospitals are operating at full capacity, with critical shortages of medicine, equipment, and fuel exacerbating the situation. More than 18,500 patients, including at least 4,000 children, require medical evacuation, and over 1,000 have died while waiting. Furthermore, 1.4 million people are expected to face crisis-level hunger or worse through the end of the year.

The organizations are urging governments to stop the killings, ensure unhindered access to aid, support reconstruction efforts, and uphold accountability. Amnesty International Secretary General Agnes Callamard stressed that accountability must not be buried under the rubble.