News|Israel-Palestine conflictHamas urges more international pressure on Israel amid ceasefire violationsAccording to Gaza’s Health Ministry, Israeli fire since the start of the ceasefire has killed at least 377 people.
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which took effect on October 10, 2023, remains fragile. According to Gaza authorities, the truce has been breached at least 738 times. Hamas official Husam Badran has urged mediators to ensure Israel…
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which took effect on October 10, 2023, remains fragile. According to Gaza authorities, the truce has been breached at least 738 times. Hamas official Husam Badran has urged mediators to ensure Israel fulfills its commitments under the agreement.
The initial phase of the ceasefire involved the exchange of captives held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israel and a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. However, subsequent phases, including future governance of Gaza, the potential deployment of an international stabilization force, and the establishment of a "board of peace," remain unresolved.
Since the ceasefire commenced, Israeli attacks have resulted in at least 377 fatalities and 987 injuries, as reported by Gaza's Ministry of Health.
A United States official has indicated that while negotiations on the next phase of the ceasefire are advancing, significant challenges persist. The first deployment of an international stabilization force is expected in early 2026. Current discussions focus on the contributing countries, command structure, and rules of engagement for the force.
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which took effect on October 10, 2023, remains fragile.
The US-backed ceasefire plan, endorsed by the United Nations Security Council, requires Israel's complete withdrawal from Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas. Talks are ongoing regarding the establishment of a local police force in Gaza.
Efforts are underway to improve humanitarian access, with the US working to eliminate obstacles to aid delivery. The issue of the "yellow line," a demarcation of Israeli-held territory in Gaza, remains contentious. Israeli forces have retained control over approximately 58% of Gaza, despite the ceasefire plan's stipulation for a full withdrawal, which lacks a specified timeline.
Recent Israeli military actions include air strikes and artillery attacks in Khan Younis and building demolitions in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza. Gaza authorities have criticized these actions as violations of international humanitarian law and the ceasefire's humanitarian protocol.
Since October 2023, hostilities have resulted in at least 70,366 Palestinian deaths and 171,064 injuries, according to Gaza health authorities. The October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on southern Israel resulted in 1,139 Israeli deaths and more than 200 captives, based on Israeli statistics.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
