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Ceasefire Standoff: Israel Restricts Aid to Gaza
Israel has halted all humanitarian aid into Gaza, including food, fuel, and medicine, in response to Hamas’s rejection of a U.S.-proposed extension of the current ceasefire.
This blockade has led to immediate shortages and price surges of essential goods within Gaza.
The ceasefire, initiated on January 19, 2025, was structured in phases to facilitate a lasting peace.
The first phase, now concluded, involved a temporary halt to hostilities and the exchange of prisoners and hostages. Israel has proposed extending this initial phase by 42 days, contingent upon Hamas releasing half of the remaining hostages on the first day.Hamas has rejected this proposal, insisting on advancing to the second phase of the original agreement, which includes discussions on a permanent ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.
The blockade and the impasse over the ceasefire have exacerbated tensions, with recent Israeli military actions resulting in casualties among Palestinians.
Humanitarian organizations have expressed alarm over the deteriorating conditions in Gaza, warning of a potential catastrophe if aid is not promptly restored.
Negotiations are ongoing, with mediators striving to prevent the collapse of the ceasefire and to address the humanitarian crisis.
The situation remains highly volatile, and the international community is closely monitoring developments.
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