Has the Gaza ceasefire been broken?
Summary
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza has been fragile, with accusations from both sides of breaking the agreement. Israel has conducted military actions resulting in the deaths of Palestinians, while Hamas has been accused of not fully returning bodies of captives. Both parties agreed on a ceasefire plan, but disagreements and violence continue.Key Facts
- Nearly 100 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli actions in Gaza since the U.S.-brokered truce began on October 10, 2023.
- Israel claims Hamas fighters broke the ceasefire by attacking its soldiers in the Rafah area.
- A U.S.-mediated ceasefire proposal includes terms for ending hostilities, lifting blockades, and releasing captives.
- Israel has been accused of violating the ceasefire agreement 80 times, killing at least 97 Palestinians.
- Hamas has released 20 living captives and returned 12 bodies but claims to need more equipment to retrieve additional bodies.
- Israel has restricted aid to Gaza, allowing fewer aid trucks than agreed upon in the ceasefire deal.
- The ceasefire terms also include Hamas withdrawing from governing Gaza and disarming, among other conditions.
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