For Palestinians in Gaza, Phase 2 of the ceasefire offers little hope that it will fundamentally change the status quo Israel has established over the past three months, which many refer to as “a new form of genocide.”
Beloved journalist Saleh Aljafarawi was murdered as chaos spreads across Gaza following the ceasefire, and Hamas cracks down on Israel-backed armed clans and militias that looted aid during the war. Here’s how these stories are connected.
Palestinians gathered in the West Bank to reunite with loved ones set to be released as part of the prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas. But many were devastated to learn that Israel had deported them instead.
Hebrew-language Israeli media reports say there is a “secret clause” buried in the Gaza ceasefire agreement that would allow Israel to resume the war. Palestinians worry this is the pretext Netanyahu needs to get out of completing the deal.
Gaza erupted in celebration as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas was reached on Thursday. But while there has been an outpouring of joy over the prospect of an end to the genocide, many are skeptical that it’s truly over.
Many in Gaza believe that Trump’s “peace” plan is a ploy to get the Israeli captives released and then resume the genocide. But despite the deep skepticism, desperation to end the war is outweighing everything else.
Hamas just accepted Donald Trump’s “peace” plan. Here’s what Hamas didn’t accept, how Trump reacted, and why Netanyahu was blindsided.
The Trump-Netanyahu proposal lacks a clear timeline or method to enforce Israeli compliance. If Hamas rejects the plan, the U.S. says Israel can “finish the job” in Gaza. But if it accepts, it could plunge the Palestinian cause into deep uncertainty.
Amid ongoing ceasefire talks, Israel attempted to assassinate the Hamas negotiating team in an airstrike on the Doha office of its lead negotiator, senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya. Hamas officials say the negotiating team survived the attack.
Hamas accepted the ceasefire proposal presented by Egypt and Qatar that would pave the way for negotiations on permanently ending the war on Gaza. The ball is now in Israel’s court.