Summary
Palestinians in southern Gaza are experiencing a new calm after a temporary peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump. This agreement has largely stopped the violence, allowing people to notice peaceful sounds that had been drowned out by war noises, although some attacks have continued. Many residents are grateful for this respite after enduring ongoing conflict for two years.
Key Facts
- Israel and Hamas agreed to a peace plan brokered by President Donald Trump, aiming to end the Gaza conflict.
- The peace plan has reduced air and artillery strikes in Gaza, particularly in southern regions like Khan Younis.
- The war, described by the United Nations as genocide, has resulted in over 67,190 deaths in the past two years.
- Despite the truce, Israel conducted attacks recently, killing at least 29 Palestinians, mainly in Gaza City.
- Residents in Gaza are experiencing silence and peace, noticing sounds like the sea and birds that were earlier masked by war noises.
- The conflict previously forced many, including a woman named Wiam al-Masri, to flee their homes and significantly disrupted their lives.
- Small drones, called quadcopters, used for surveillance by Israel, were a regular presence, known for their distinctive buzzing sound.
- The truce has allowed residents to hear each other and the environment for the first time in two years.
