Israel's recent airstrikes on Gaza, which killed at least 109 people, including most civilians and many children, have raised questions about the validity of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
While US President Donald Trump claims that the ceasefire still holds, Palestinians in Gaza believe it is nothing more than a declaration with no real substance. According to residents, including students living in Gaza City, 50 out of 60 people surveyed believed that the ceasefire was not in effect, while four thought it was fragile and at risk of falling apart. Only six expressed hope that the ceasefire would remain in place.
The airstrikes have left many Palestinians feeling a sense of fear and anxiety, with some recalling previous attacks on their neighborhoods. Twenty-year-old Aya Nasser said she panicked when Israeli missiles exploded near her home, killing nine people from a single family. For her, the situation was "like playing with our lives."
Many residents believe that Israel targets anyone it wants, resuming its campaign of genocide every few days. Hala, another 20-year-old, expressed frustration at the lack of safety in Gaza, saying, "There is no ceasefire... The occupation targets whoever it wants, stopping and resuming the genocide every few days as if playing with our lives."
The situation has been exacerbated by Israel's continued restrictions on humanitarian aid to enter the Strip, leaving food unaffordable for many Palestinians.
Trump's support for Israel's actions has raised concerns that he is more interested in maintaining a positive image of himself and his administration than in ensuring the safety of civilians in Gaza. Critics argue that Trump's stance on the ceasefire allows him to continue claiming that he is a "peacemaker" while ignoring the reality of the situation on the ground.
For many Palestinians, including 20-year-old Ali Skaik, the uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire has created an unbearable sense of anxiety and fear. He lives in eastern Gaza City near the border with Israel's yellow line and has heard explosions every night for the past week.
As for Trump's role in perpetuating this situation, Khaled Elgindy said that the ceasefire plan was actually a way for the US administration to provide diplomatic cover for Israel to continue its military control over Gaza. By allowing the international community to "let up on the pressure" on Israel, Trump has essentially enabled the country to break its own promises and return to business as usual.
The situation in Gaza is dire, with many feeling that their safety is at risk. Despite some expressing hope for peace and a safer future, the lack of trust in the ceasefire agreement has created an unbearable sense of anxiety among Palestinians.
While US President Donald Trump claims that the ceasefire still holds, Palestinians in Gaza believe it is nothing more than a declaration with no real substance. According to residents, including students living in Gaza City, 50 out of 60 people surveyed believed that the ceasefire was not in effect, while four thought it was fragile and at risk of falling apart. Only six expressed hope that the ceasefire would remain in place.
The airstrikes have left many Palestinians feeling a sense of fear and anxiety, with some recalling previous attacks on their neighborhoods. Twenty-year-old Aya Nasser said she panicked when Israeli missiles exploded near her home, killing nine people from a single family. For her, the situation was "like playing with our lives."
Many residents believe that Israel targets anyone it wants, resuming its campaign of genocide every few days. Hala, another 20-year-old, expressed frustration at the lack of safety in Gaza, saying, "There is no ceasefire... The occupation targets whoever it wants, stopping and resuming the genocide every few days as if playing with our lives."
The situation has been exacerbated by Israel's continued restrictions on humanitarian aid to enter the Strip, leaving food unaffordable for many Palestinians.
Trump's support for Israel's actions has raised concerns that he is more interested in maintaining a positive image of himself and his administration than in ensuring the safety of civilians in Gaza. Critics argue that Trump's stance on the ceasefire allows him to continue claiming that he is a "peacemaker" while ignoring the reality of the situation on the ground.
For many Palestinians, including 20-year-old Ali Skaik, the uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire has created an unbearable sense of anxiety and fear. He lives in eastern Gaza City near the border with Israel's yellow line and has heard explosions every night for the past week.
As for Trump's role in perpetuating this situation, Khaled Elgindy said that the ceasefire plan was actually a way for the US administration to provide diplomatic cover for Israel to continue its military control over Gaza. By allowing the international community to "let up on the pressure" on Israel, Trump has essentially enabled the country to break its own promises and return to business as usual.
The situation in Gaza is dire, with many feeling that their safety is at risk. Despite some expressing hope for peace and a safer future, the lack of trust in the ceasefire agreement has created an unbearable sense of anxiety among Palestinians.
Gaza is a war zone and Israel's airstrikes are just getting worse. I mean, 109 people killed including kids? That's insane 
. Trump says the ceasefire is still valid but honestly who believes that when you see what's happening on the ground? It's like they're playing with lives over there. The lack of trust in the ceasefire agreement is super low and it's just creating more fear and anxiety for Palestinians. I'm so tired of all this 
. The fact that humanitarian aid can't even get in because of Israel's restrictions is just a nightmare. This situation needs to change ASAP 
. I mean, 109 people dead is just heartbreaking. It makes me think that maybe we need to talk to Israel and Hamas like adults and try to find a way to live in peace, you know? But the thing is, there are so many conflicting views on this ceasefire... it's hard to know what's true.
Israel's airstrikes just showed how far from reality that is 
Those kids are playing with their lives over there 
this is so sad 
including kids 
it's not right 
the ceasefire supposed to bring peace but now ppl are scared 
her life felt like playtime 
not at all 
halas frustration is real 
and aid is hard to get 
food is expensive 
for many 
only 6 people believe ceasefire will hold 
meanwhile trump thinks it's still on 
that's messed up 
what if he was a peacemaker? 
And another thing, why are there even restrictions on humanitarian aid in the first place? It's like Trump is more worried about Israel looking good than actually helping people.
and no one seems to be doing anything about it. trump's support for this is just embarrassing 
, like he's more concerned with looking good than actually making things better for the people of gaza. and those restrictions on aid? ridiculous! they're just making things worse for the already desperate situation there 
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. We need to be calling out Trump on this and demanding real action from him 
. The situation in Gaza is dire, and we can't just sit back and do nothing 
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what's going on in Gaza right now is just devastating and we need to do something about it ASAP 