Gaza residents fear more Israeli attacks, unable to rebuild their lives

Gaza residents fear more Israeli attacks, unable to rebuild their lives

Palestinians are constantly worried about new attacks and unable to resume their lives before Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, let alone start anew, despite the US-brokered ceasefire reached earlier this month between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, which has provided a small amount of respite.

In a series of Israeli airstrikes against southern Gaza, which was the worst violation of the ceasefire, over 100 people died and 253 others were hurt on Wednesday alone.

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In southern Gaza on Thursday morning, the Israeli army carried out ten airstrikes against Khan Younis. Israel claimed on Wednesday that the ceasefire had been reinstated following a string of strikes it claimed were carried out in retaliation for Hamas killing one of its soldiers in southern Gaza, a charge Hamas denies.

Since the ceasefire ended, at least 211 people have died and 597 have been hurt in Israeli attacks, according to Gaza’s health ministry.

The deep mechanical hum of the drones in the skies of the entire Gaza Strip is a constant reminder of how fragile this ceasefire has been, according to Hani Mahmoud, a reporter for Al Jazeera from Gaza City. It is also a “reminding that peace is out of reach in this region.

People constantly complain about how uncertain they are, how worried they are about the ceasefire holding, and how they can lessen the level of fear and trauma they’ve been through.

According to US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan, Israel’s attacks on Gaza violate the ceasefire agreement that became effective on October 10. In exchange for nearly 2, 000 Palestinian prisoners, the release of Israeli prisoners is a major milestone. Additionally, the plan envisages the establishment of a new Hamas-unfriendly governing structure and the reconstruction of Gaza.

Where are the promised international guarantees?

Palestinians are deeply affected by Israel’s war in Gaza, which has caused at least 68,527 deaths and 170,395 injuries. The unimaginable suffering continues to permeate the country.

As Israeli attacks on Gaza continue, Mazen Shaheen speaks to Al Jazeera.

We’re awaiting a genuine chance to try to rebuild our lives. The first week or two after the war saw a new beginning for things, but thankfully the truce was broken before it abruptly ended. When the second breach occurred, Gaza resident Mazen Shaheen told Al Jazeera, “We hadn’t even caught our breath.”

Israel’s repeated ceasefire violations have left many Palestinians without hope.

People who had just begun to feel some sense of security, peace, and reassurance, especially the children and women, are once again living in fear, according to Gaza City resident Hassan Lubbad, according to Al Jazeera.

Israeli attack in Gaza continues
Hassan Lubb speaks to Al Jazeera as the Israelis continue to attack Gaza.

People in Gaza City complain that the ceasefire hasn’t brought any peace or certainty, only raising more questions about when the next strike will occur, whether it will enter more quickly, or whether this cycle of fear will end. Mahmoud remarked.

Palestinians are determined to inform the world of their opinions regarding the ceasefire and what they expect from the international community.

Where are the international guarantees that were promised, is what we want to say. Where are the mediating nations who stepped up to negotiate the ceasefire and pledged to keep it? Shaheen remarked.

In the attacks on Wednesday, one of Shaheen’s friends was hurt. He claimed that his friend’s condition is now stable.

Israeli attack in Gaza continues
As Israeli attacks on Gaza continue, Suha Awad speaks to Al Jazeera.

Source: Aljazeera

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