The Gaza ceasefire, which came into effect on October 10, has faced a serious test in recent days. On Sunday, the Israeli army launched strikes across Gaza following an attack in the city of Rafah that killed two of its soldiers. It was the deadliest day in recent weeks, with at least 45 Palestinians reported dead. Israel blamed Hamas for the attacks.
Following the incident, Israel temporarily suspended the delivery of humanitarian aid, but under US pressure, border crossings reopened on Monday. US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in the region to reinforce the agreement and continue talks on Gaza’s future. They are discussing the second phase of the truce — deploying international peacekeeping forces and disarming Hamas.
Among Palestinians, confidence in peace guarantees has dropped again. Reports say that children were also among the victims.
Israel’s Defense Ministry has begun marking new border zones known as the “Yellow Line.” The line indicates which parts of Gaza remain under Israeli control. At the same time, the Israeli military warned that any militants entering these areas would face consequences.
For now, both sides say they want to maintain the ceasefire. However, growing political pressure and internal divisions are putting the agreement at risk.
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