The Gaza ceasefire, eagerly anticipated, now lies shattered as the Israeli Prime Minister has commanded aggressive strikes on the Palestinian territory. This decision came after the Israeli PM accused Hamas of breaching the peace agreement, while Hamas countered by alleging that Israel had committed 125 violations of the ceasefire.
Israel has reported that a coffin transferred by Hamas on Monday did not contain the expected body of a deceased hostage. This development marks the end of the two-week ceasefire, leading to a surge in violence and significant military actions being initiated.
According to officials in Gaza, since the ceasefire began on October 10, Israel has caused the deaths of 94 Palestinians in the area. In a statement, Hamas accused Israel of inventing false reasons to justify further aggressive actions in Gaza.
Israel is being criticized for impeding search efforts for bodies in Gaza. Hamas is urging mediators to allow humanitarian tasks to proceed without political interference. Fearful Palestinians in Gaza are preparing for potential renewed Israeli attacks.
Recent reports described heavy gunfire and explosions in southern Gaza. Israel accused Hamas of misidentifying the remains of a previously recovered abductee as the most recent captive’s body.
The conflict between Israel and Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 68,527 individuals and injuries to 170,395 since its initiation in October 2023. During the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, 1,200 individuals lost their lives in Israel, with approximately 200 people taken captive.
The conflicts stemming from the October 7 attacks have led Israel to engage in battles against various groups, including Lebanese Hezbollah, Yemeni Houthis, pro-Iran Iraqi militias, and Syrian factions. Additionally, this has prompted joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear facilities.
Many of Israel’s adversaries, backed by Iran, now face significant setbacks, potentially requiring years to regain their former capabilities. The Iranian regime, a key supporter of these groups, has also been weakened by prolonged confrontations with Israel, resulting in severe losses for Hamas in Gaza.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has been accused of provoking actions that jeopardize the ceasefire agreement. Analysts suggest that Netanyahu has been seeking ways to undermine the ceasefire and resume military actions in Gaza.
Both sides have alleged violations of the ceasefire agreement, necessitating substantial diplomatic efforts to restore peace. It is reported that US President Donald Trump is closely monitoring the Israeli military actions against Gaza.