Tragedy continues to plague the Gaza Strip as Israeli strikes claimed the lives of two Palestinians on Monday, according to local health officials. The incidents, which occurred at Bureij camp and in Gaza City, further threaten the already fragile US-brokered ceasefire agreement signed in October. The deal, intended to bring an end to two years of devastation, has faced significant setbacks, with key components like Hamas disarmament and Israeli troop withdrawals stalled.
Israeli attacks kill and wound Palestinians across Gaza despite ceasefire, as humanitarian conditions continue to deteriorate in besieged enclave. Ashraf Shannon reports pic.twitter.com/0ECSpy8uCv
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The current situation leaves Israeli forces in control of a significant portion of Gaza, while Hamas governs the remaining coastal strip. Despite the ceasefire, over 750 Palestinians have tragically lost their lives, according to local medics. Israel reports that fighters have killed four of its soldiers, with both sides exchanging accusations of ceasefire violations.
Adding to the turmoil, clashes erupted between Hamas fighters and an Israeli-backed militia east of Khan Yunis. Reports indicate that a Hamas fighter fired an anti-tank grenade at the militia’s vehicle as they attempted to retreat. The emergence of these militias, though small, places additional strain on Hamas and complicates efforts to stabilize the fractured region.
In a show of support for the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the two-state solution, European backers convened in Brussels. Amidst concerns that US President Donald Trump’s plans have sidelined the PA, European leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the peace process.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot emphasized the need to “hold the course” towards a two-state solution, highlighting the issue’s global impact. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas pledged increased efforts to ensure respect for human rights, accountability, and the revitalization of the two-state solution.
Palestinian prime minister Mohammed Mustafa, attending the Brussels conference, acknowledged the immense tragedy but stressed the “narrow, but real opportunity to move from war toward a just and lasting peace.” He insisted that post-conflict Gaza must remain an integral part of the state of Palestine, with governance eventually transferred to the Palestinian Authority. The European Union remains the largest financial supporter of the Palestinians.
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