On 14 March 2025, an Israeli drone dropped bombs near Shaqiri school in Abraj al Nada wal Awda neighborhood, coded to Beit Lahiya - Ezbet Beit Hanoun (North Gaza, Gaza Strip). Casualties unknown. This event occurred following the expiration of the first phase of the ceasefire.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Drone Attack in Northern Gaza Strip

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, Israeli drones bombed near a school in the Beit Lahiya area of northern Gaza Strip. This attack occurred after the end of Phase 1 of the ceasefire, suggesting that instability within Palestinian territories is re-spreading. The current scale of casualties remains unconfirmed.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Eastern Mediterranean shipping routes: Increased security concerns for maritime transport near Gaza Strip may lead shipping companies to consider route diversions
• Israel-Palestine border logistics: Disruption of overland transport and commercial exchanges expected to cause supply chain disruptions for regional consumer goods and construction materials
• Energy infrastructure: Potential for additional constraints on Gaza Strip power supply chains and fuel procurement
• Agricultural sector: Concerns over intensified food supply chain pressures due to weakened agricultural production activities in northern Gaza

3. Watch points

• Ceasefire agreement sustainability: Whether additional military conflicts occur over the next 1-2 weeks and signs of ceasefire regime collapse
• Regional shipping insurance premium fluctuations: Trends in war risk insurance premium increases for Eastern Mediterranean routes and changes in vessel operation patterns