On 14 March 2025, Israeli forces carried out a strike, likely with artillery, targeting 'terror operatives' [likely Hamas] who were attempting to plant bombs near where the IDF troops operate in central Gaza Strip, coded to Al Burayj (Deir El Balah, Gaza Strip). Casualties unknown. This event occurred following the expiration of the first phase of the ceasefire.

Summary

On March 14, 2025, Israeli forces conducted targeted strikes against Hamas operatives attempting to plant explosives in the Al-Bureij area of central Gaza Strip. This incident occurred after the end of the first phase of the ceasefire and is classified as a medium-grade security risk.

Supply-chain impact

• Direct global supply-chain impact from limited military operations in central Gaza Strip remains restricted
• Potential increased need for logistics route diversions due to sustained geopolitical tensions across the Middle East region
• Concerns over indirect risk spillover to major maritime logistics networks including nearby Suez Canal and Red Sea routes in case of renewed Israel-Palestine conflict escalation
• Acts as potential risk factor for regional energy facilities and port operations

Watch points

• Need to track complete breakdown of ceasefire agreement and scope of conflict expansion
• Monitor navigation conditions and insurance premium fluctuations for nearby major maritime traffic routes (Suez Canal, Bab el-Mandeb Strait)
• Observe trends in Middle East crude oil prices and shipping rate indices