Tag: Gaza Ceasefire

Israel Obstructing Implementation of Gaza Ceasefire Agreement; Hamas

PALESTINE – The armed wing of the Palestinian group Hamas, the Al-Qassam Brigades, said on Sunday that Israel was obstructing the implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement, by attempting to evade its obligations. “What is required is to put pressure on Israel to fulfill its obligations in the first phase of the ceasefire agreement before discussing […]

Deployment of an International Security Force in Gaza Strip to Begin in May

PALESTINE – The deployment of an international security force in Gaza Strip as part of the next phase of the Trump’s peace plan will begin in May, according to Israeli reports. The force, expected to include about 5,000 troops from Indonesia, along with dozens of soldiers from Kazakhstan, Morocco, Albania, and Kosovo, could begin operating […]

Israel Hindering Nearly Half of Humanitarian Aid Missions in Gaza Strip; UN

PALESTINE – Despite a ceasefire, Israel has been hindering nearly half of humanitarian aid missions in Gaza Strip, according to the United Nations on Monday Feb. 16. It added that only over a half have been fully facilitated in a 6-day period. Citing the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric […]

Hamas Warns of Consequences on Israel’s Gaza Ceasefire Violations

PALESTINE – Hamas‘ Political Bureau member and Gaza Strip leader Khalil al-Hayya warned on Saturday that continued Israeli Gaza ceasefire violations would have serious consequences. Hamas said al-Hayya held calls with mediators and unnamed international parties after the Israeli army killed 37 Palestinians in the last 24 hours. Al-Hayya condemned Israel’s near-daily commission of “crimes […]

Israeli Strikes Across Gaza Kill 12 Despite Ceasefire

PALESTINE – Despite a ceasefire being in effect, at least 12 Palestinians were on Saturday killed in a series of Israeli strikes across Gaza Strip, targeting numerous areas. Four Palestinians, among them two children and a woman, were killed, and others injured in an Israeli airstrike that hit a residential apartment in the Rimal neighborhood […]

Israeli Army Kills 3 in Maghazi Refugee Camp Central Gaza

PALESTINE – At least 3 Palestinians were on Friday killed by Israeli army in Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza, in ongoing near-daily ceasefire violations. The military had withdrawn from the area as per ceasefire agreement, according to local reports. Two Palestinians, Yasser Mohammed Abu Shahada, 21, and Walid Hassan Darwish, 20, were killed in an […]

Stages of the Second Phase of Gaza Ceasefire as Board of Peace for Gaza Strip Gets Formed

PALESTINE – The second phase of Gaza ceasefire begun on Wednesday Jan. 14, aiming at extending beyond the military pause. This phase is the most complex one, seeking a long-term political and security arrangements including Hamas disarmament, the creation of a transitional administration and the launch of reconstruction efforts. What the Second Phase of Gaza […]

New Israeli Attacks Across Gaza Strip Area Reported

PALESTINE – New Israeli attacks across Gaza Strip area were reported on Saturday, as ceasefire violations continue on a daily basis. Local sources said that Israeli artillery targeted eastern parts of Gaza City, areas that fall under Israeli control, according to the ceasefire arrangement. An Israeli fighter jet also struck a location in the northern […]