The Hamas-Israel truce deal is at breaking point. Hamas says it is committed to the original agreement, while Israel wants more. The continuation of Israeli violations of the ceasefire in Gaza remains a deeply contentious issue, sparking intense debate and global concern.
In defiance of the ceasefire agreement, Israel has repeatedly breached the terms, leading to significant humanitarian crises and escalating tensions in the region, reports indicate.
These violations include restrictions on aid, continued military operations and the displacement of thousands of Palestinians.
The ongoing conflict not only undermines the fragile peace process, but also exacerbates the suffering of civilians still caught in the crossfire.
It is crucial to examine the implications of these actions and the prospects for lasting peace and stability in the region.
Tel Aviv continues its violations, breaching the Gaza ceasefire over 900 times, killing 116 Palestinians.
The violations include airstrikes, targeted killings and delays in releasing Palestinian detainees as per the ceasefire agreement.
Since the early stages, we were afraid that Israel would not stick to this deal.
Yesterday, what Israel did is not acceptable by the mediators, (the) Egyptians and the Qataris, because the world is looking to finish the first phase of this deal, which should last for 42 days.
Abdel Al Anani, Detainees and ex-detainees Affairs Commission
As a Palestinian, we know the Israelis by heart. They don't keep their covenants. They don't want the families of the Palestinian prisoners to feel the joy; they want to torture them, they want to deprive them of joy.
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Aid has been blockaded with the Israeli regime only allowing an average of 23 fuel trucks daily, although it is supposed to be allowing 50.
Tel Aviv has prevented commercial imports of fuel and only allowed 15 mobile homes into Gaza when the deal had stipulated 60,000.
While 500 heavy machines are needed to remove the rubble, only nine were allowed into Gaza; construction material and medical equipment have also been restricted.
Former Hamas official, Osama Hamdan, has criticized the violations and the Israeli refusal to enter phase two of the agreement and seeking to extend phase one.
We in Hamas have abided by all the ceasefire conditions in a precise manner and in accordance with the deadlines specified.
We remain committed to entering the second phase.
The occupation and its sponsors bear complete responsibility for not adhering to the ceasefire agreement.
Osama Hamdan, Former Hamas Official
Hamdan emphasized that Hamas is committed to the ceasefire agreement and called on the international community and ceasefire mediators to push Israel to adhere to the deal.
Despite these breaches, the West remains passive, offering no more than lip service.
To make matters worse, the US recently approved an additional $4 billion in military aid to Israel, violating its own laws against supplying weapons to entities that harm civilians.
As the world watches on in silence, Gaza remains trapped under the weight of destruction and despair.
For the people of Gaza, every passing day is a struggle for survival, a testament to their resilience in the face of unrelenting oppression.