On 14 March 2025, Israeli artillery targeted eastern Al Burayj (Deir El Balah, Gaza Strip) with heavy gunfire. Casualties unknown. This event occurred following the expiration of the first phase of the ceasefire and likely occurred at the buffer zone.

Summary

On March 14, 2025, Israeli artillery conducted shelling targeting eastern Al-Bureij in the Deir al-Balah area of Gaza Strip following the end of the first phase of ceasefire. The incident is believed to have occurred in the buffer zone with casualty figures remaining unconfirmed. It has been classified as a medium-grade explosive incident.

Supply-chain impact

• Inevitable additional disruption to limited agricultural production and fishing activities within Gaza Strip
• Potential impact on humanitarian supplies and commercial trade routes through the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza
• Possible deterioration of operational environment for Mediterranean offshore gas field development and maritime energy infrastructure
• Delayed resumption of limited internal logistics network operations between West Bank and Gaza Strip

Watch points

• Progress of subsequent phases of ceasefire agreement and changes in buffer zone management system
• Operational status of humanitarian aid corridors under Egyptian mediation and frequency of crossing openings
• Signs of additional military activity escalation in the region and targeting of civilian infrastructure