Arabic version: غزة تواجه عنفًا مستمرًا على الرغم من اتفاق وقف إطلاق النار لمدة ستة أشهر
According to Al Jazeera,
Six months into the ceasefire brokered by the United States, Gaza continues to experience severe Israeli attacks that have resulted in at least 738 deaths and over 2,000 injuries, according to Palestine’s Ministry of Health. The ongoing violence has led to unprecedented devastation, with more than 10 percent of Gaza’s population either killed or injured.
Since the ceasefire began on October 10, 2026, Israel has reportedly violated the agreement thousands of times, conducting near-daily attacks. The humanitarian situation has deteriorated significantly, with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) noting that over 18,500 patients, including 4,000 children, require medical evacuation. However, only a fraction of these individuals have been able to leave Gaza for treatment due to Israeli restrictions.
The closure of Gaza crossings, particularly after attacks on Iran in late February, has halted medical evacuations, including the Rafah crossing which was intended to facilitate daily medical passage. Limited resumption of evacuations was announced by Israel on March 19, but only 625 out of 7,800 travelers have been allowed to leave since the end of February, representing about 8 percent of the agreed number.
The humanitarian crisis has been exacerbated by restrictions on essential food and medical supplies, with 77 percent of Gaza’s population now facing severe acute food insecurity. The Gaza Government Media Office has disputed claims regarding aid truck deliveries, stating that only 207 trucks entered Gaza on a particular day, with just 79 carrying humanitarian assistance, significantly less than what is needed.
The office emphasized that the aid entering Gaza does not meet the required humanitarian response levels and called for urgent international intervention to protect civilians. The ongoing violence and humanitarian challenges underscore the fragile situation in Gaza, raising urgent questions about the effectiveness of the ceasefire agreement.
