At Least Three Palestinians Killed in Gaza Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Violations
In a day marred by violence, Israeli attacks on Gaza killed at least three Palestinians, including a 10-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy, and an elderly woman. The deaths came as the United States announced the start of phase two of President Donald Trump's plan to end Israel's war against the Palestinian people.
The latest casualties occurred just hours after a planned Palestinian technocratic committee met in Cairo for the first time. Led by engineer Ali Shaath, the committee is tasked with governing Gaza under the oversight of a Trump-led "board of peace" and plans to focus on reconstruction and recovery. However, experts say it could take seven years to clear the rubble and that uninterrupted supplies of fuel and heavy machinery are crucial.
The ceasefire in place since October 10 has seen at least 463 Palestinians killed and three Israeli soldiers lose their lives over the same period. Hamas has denounced the latest attacks as a "new violation" of the ceasefire, while Israel claims it was acting to prevent further attacks from the armed wing of Hamas.
As the Trump plan enters phase two, there is little clarity on how disarmament of Hamas will unfold or when Israel's withdrawal from Gaza will take place. The group has refused to lay down its arms, despite being given a deadline by Trump to do so.
People in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands live in makeshift shelters with limited access to basic necessities like food, shelter, and water, have expressed little expectation that the plan will translate into tangible relief. For them, the promises of phase two feel distant and abstract, while their immediate needs remain pressing concerns.
In a day marred by violence, Israeli attacks on Gaza killed at least three Palestinians, including a 10-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy, and an elderly woman. The deaths came as the United States announced the start of phase two of President Donald Trump's plan to end Israel's war against the Palestinian people.
The latest casualties occurred just hours after a planned Palestinian technocratic committee met in Cairo for the first time. Led by engineer Ali Shaath, the committee is tasked with governing Gaza under the oversight of a Trump-led "board of peace" and plans to focus on reconstruction and recovery. However, experts say it could take seven years to clear the rubble and that uninterrupted supplies of fuel and heavy machinery are crucial.
The ceasefire in place since October 10 has seen at least 463 Palestinians killed and three Israeli soldiers lose their lives over the same period. Hamas has denounced the latest attacks as a "new violation" of the ceasefire, while Israel claims it was acting to prevent further attacks from the armed wing of Hamas.
As the Trump plan enters phase two, there is little clarity on how disarmament of Hamas will unfold or when Israel's withdrawal from Gaza will take place. The group has refused to lay down its arms, despite being given a deadline by Trump to do so.
People in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands live in makeshift shelters with limited access to basic necessities like food, shelter, and water, have expressed little expectation that the plan will translate into tangible relief. For them, the promises of phase two feel distant and abstract, while their immediate needs remain pressing concerns.
. The situation is just heartbreaking, you know? It's like they're stuck in this never-ending cycle of violence and no one can seem to find a way out of it. I mean, who gets to decide when someone's life is worth more than another? 
. I'm so frustrated that people in Gaza have lost hope and feel like their voices aren't being heard. It's time for us to step up and make some noise 
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. On one hand, it sounds nice in theory - who wouldn't want a way out of all this violence and conflict? But on the other hand, how can we trust that it's actually going to happen when there's no clear plan or timeline? And what about the people who are already suffering so much over here? They need tangible help, not just promises 
. It's like they're being ignored, you know?
. Can't we just get some basic necessities like food and shelter sorted out first? I mean, I get it, reconstruction and recovery are important, but not at the expense of people's lives 
. It feels like the world is moving so slow 
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. It's just so sad to see innocent people caught in the middle of all this violence 
. They don't deserve to go through this. And what's with all these phase plans and committees? Can't we just focus on finding a peaceful solution already? 
. We need to do more to help them, you know? We can't just talk about it and hope for the best – we need to take action 
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I'm so tired of these endless cycles of violence in Gaza... it's like we're stuck on this rollercoaster ride with no clear end in sight 
. The latest casualties are just devastating - a 10-year-old girl, what?! 
Can't we all just get along and find a way to coexist peacefully? 
. Seven years to clear rubble? Are you kidding me? What about now? What about tomorrow? The fact that people in Gaza are still living in makeshift shelters with limited access to basic necessities is just heartbreaking 
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... 3 people dead, including a kid, what's the point of even trying?