Qatar’s brokered agreement has initiated a four-day cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war on Gaza. This deal entails potent ships delivering supplies and fuel into Gaza – albeit it won’t fulfill the needs of 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza that have suffered weeks of Israeli attacks according to aid groups. Additional releases of hostages and prisoners by Israel and Gaza are included in the agreement. This truce has already led to adverse events, such as the firing of rockets by Hezbollah at northern Israel and the Israeli military’s use of tear gas at Palestinians assembled to welcome prisoners set to be released.
Notably, The Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza has reported over 13,300 casualties resulting from weeks of Israeli onslaught. The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, has vowed to resume hostilities once the truce expires.
The situation remains increasingly complex as new developments emerge. As the truce began, Palestinians in Gaza were still grappling with the impacts of the conflict. The potential looming resumption of the war and the release of additional prisoners and hostages add fuel to an already fiery situation.
Additionally, a statement from the Israeli Foreign Minister has informed the international community of Israel’s plan to reignite the war against Hamas immediately following the truce’s conclusion. Although the future is uncertain, the information provided suggests an intensifying of the ongoing conflict.
