IDF: Palestinian Groups Violated Gaza Ceasefire 139 Times Since October 2025

On April 6, 2026, the IDF released figures showing Palestinian militant groups had violated the Gaza ceasefire a total of 139 times since the truce took effect in October 2025. Of these, 22 violations occurred between February 28 and April 6, 2026 — the period overlapping with the Israel-Iran escalation. Violations catalogued include mortar fire, IED placements near IDF observation posts, and armed militants approaching the buffer zone. The IDF stated it responded with targeted strikes in each case. The report comes amid broader regional instability due to the Iran-Israel conflict and growing concerns about whether the ceasefire framework can hold. The Board of Peace framework and Phase 2 negotiations remain frozen as Hamas awaits the outcome of the Iran-Israel confrontation before committing to disarmament talks.