‘State of war’: Why Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza
Summary
Israel has increased its military attacks in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 25 Palestinians in the past week and controlling about 60% of the area. The escalation happens amid a weak ceasefire agreement and the sidelining of a U.S.-backed Palestinian committee meant to manage Gaza’s reconstruction and governance.Key Facts
- At least 25 Palestinians were killed in Gaza in the past week during increased Israeli attacks.
- Since the ceasefire in October, over 800 Palestinians have died in Gaza.
- Israel has expanded the area it controls within Gaza by about 37 km, now holding roughly 60% of the territory.
- Israeli forces are targeting Palestinian police officers, claiming some planned attacks, but no proof was provided.
- The ceasefire agreement required Israel to withdraw troops from Gaza by the end of the first phase, but this has not happened.
- The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), set up under President Trump’s initiative, is currently inactive and blocked from functioning by Israeli restrictions.
- The "Board of Peace," chaired by President Trump and including U.S. officials, was designed to oversee Gaza’s future governance and reconstruction.
- Israel’s military pause of the ceasefire is linked to Hamas’ refusal to disarm, according to U.S. analysts supporting Israel’s actions.
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