At Least 10 Palestinians Killed as Israel Announces Second Phase of Ceasefire Deal with Hamas
The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate as Israeli forces launched airstrikes that killed at least 10 Palestinians, including a 16-year-old boy and a senior commander of the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas. The attacks came just days after the United States announced that it had launched the second phase of a 20-point ceasefire deal with Hamas to end the conflict.
The second phase, which was announced by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, aims to move from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction. The plan includes the deployment of an International Stabilisation Force to help secure Gaza and train vetted Palestinian police units, as well as the establishment of a Palestinian technocratic administration overseen by an international "Board of Peace".
However, despite the announcement, many are questioning whether the second phase is being implemented on its own terms. Hamas has condemned Israel's actions, calling them a "despicable crime" and signalling that the armed group was ready to hand over administration of Gaza.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with nearly all supplies entering the enclave held up by Israeli restrictions. Nearly 2 million Palestinians are struggling to survive winter in makeshift homes or damaged buildings, and conditions have been described as "inhumane".
The launch of phase two of the Gaza truce plan marks a "historical" opportunity to kick-start reconstruction efforts, according to Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). However, it is unclear whether the international community will be able to provide sufficient funding to support the ambitious reconstruction plans.
As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, many are left wondering when peace will finally be achieved. The second phase of the ceasefire deal may have been launched, but the road to peace remains long and uncertain.
The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate as Israeli forces launched airstrikes that killed at least 10 Palestinians, including a 16-year-old boy and a senior commander of the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas. The attacks came just days after the United States announced that it had launched the second phase of a 20-point ceasefire deal with Hamas to end the conflict.
The second phase, which was announced by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, aims to move from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction. The plan includes the deployment of an International Stabilisation Force to help secure Gaza and train vetted Palestinian police units, as well as the establishment of a Palestinian technocratic administration overseen by an international "Board of Peace".
However, despite the announcement, many are questioning whether the second phase is being implemented on its own terms. Hamas has condemned Israel's actions, calling them a "despicable crime" and signalling that the armed group was ready to hand over administration of Gaza.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with nearly all supplies entering the enclave held up by Israeli restrictions. Nearly 2 million Palestinians are struggling to survive winter in makeshift homes or damaged buildings, and conditions have been described as "inhumane".
The launch of phase two of the Gaza truce plan marks a "historical" opportunity to kick-start reconstruction efforts, according to Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). However, it is unclear whether the international community will be able to provide sufficient funding to support the ambitious reconstruction plans.
As the situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, many are left wondering when peace will finally be achieved. The second phase of the ceasefire deal may have been launched, but the road to peace remains long and uncertain.
just saw the latest news from Gaza 
... it's heartbreaking to think about 10 Palestinians losing their lives in airstrikes 
. I'm worried about the situation on the ground - 2 million people struggling to survive winter with no proper shelter or basic supplies is just cruel 
. And now with the second phase of the ceasefire deal announced, it feels like we're stuck between a rock and a hard place 
... will Israel follow through on its promises? Will the international community step up to provide funding for reconstruction efforts? 
It's all so uncertain right now 
. annd dont even get me started on the airstrike thingz 
. like, who r we 2 judge whos despicable crime is w/o a 2nd look? 
. im all 4 peace, but can we jus focus on gettin resources 2 those ppl instead of all this political drama? 
the situation in Gaza is getting so out of control 
, it's insane! And on top of that, nearly 2 million people are struggling to survive winter without basic supplies 
... it's heartbreaking. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for the second phase of the ceasefire deal to bring some hope and peace to Gaza 
, but at the same time, I'm like, how can they expect us to fund reconstruction efforts when everything is just getting worse? 
Interesting how some people are calling it a "historical" opportunity 
.
This is getting so frustrating 
. I mean, think about it - we've got this massive international effort to try and broker peace in Gaza, with everyone from the US to the UN getting involved 
. It's just not right 
. I feel like we're just patching up the same old problems over and over again without really making any progress 
. We need to see some real, meaningful action here, not just empty promises and token gestures 
.
Gaza needs real change, not just some fancy words on paper 
. And what about those 2 million people struggling to survive in winter conditions? That's just not right 
.
like that's gonna help anything. I mean, what's a few more dead Palestinians gonna do for peace? It's all just a bunch of empty promises at this point. We should've given up on Gaza years ago. The international community is just gonna sit back and let Israel do its thing because it's "convenient" for them to keep an eye on things. Newsflash: the US just announced a ceasefire deal and what happens? More deaths and suffering. Just great, another phase of this never-ending cycle of violence... 
I mean, what a great start to this new phase of peace... said no one ever 
.
, can't we all just come together to support peace instead of violence? 
We need more than just words & plans 
to make it better 