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Gazans face daily Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls
Overview
Despite a ceasefire that began on 10 October last year, daily Israeli strikes in Gaza have continued, killing more than 1,400 people according to Gaza's health ministry. The peace deal has stalled due to an impasse over reconstruction and disarmament, leaving millions of displaced Palestinians living in tents and unsafe structures facing severe hardship.
Key points
- More than 1,400 people have been killed in Gaza in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire began on 10 October last year.
- Israel states it is targeting Hamas operatives and accuses Hamas of violating the ceasefire, while the IDF had no record of specific incidents like the killing of Fida al-Toutah.
- The peace deal's second phase has stalled, leaving reconstruction efforts frozen as Israel strictly controls materials entering Gaza for security reasons.
- Most of Gaza's 2.1 million population has been displaced multiple times, with residents living in tented cities vulnerable to harsh weather and flooding.