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🗞️ Driving the news: Israel has resumed its adherence to a fragile ceasefire with Hamas and confirmed that humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza will restart on Monday
• The truce was briefly disrupted after Hamas militants allegedly killed two Israeli soldiers, prompting a wave of Israeli airstrikes that killed at least 36 Palestinians
• The escalation marked the most significant test of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, which aims to end a devastating two-year war
🔭 The context: The ceasefire, proposed by the Trump administration, came into effect just over a week ago after years of violence triggered by Hamas’s 2023 cross-border attack
• While both sides accuse each other of violating the truce, efforts by Egypt, the U.S., and Qatar continue to mediate de-escalation
• So far, the agreement has facilitated the release of hostages, partial Israeli withdrawals, and limited aid deliveries
• Negotiations are now shifting to long-term security and governance structures for postwar Gaza.
🌍 Why it matters for the planet:
Peace in Gaza is essential to enabling humanitarian recovery and rebuilding basic infrastructure—water, sanitation, electricity, and housing—that has been decimated by prolonged conflict. With over 68,000 Palestinians killed and entire communities reduced to rubble, the environmental and human toll is severe. Stability is a prerequisite for sustainable reconstruction, including the safe management of aid, waste, and reconstruction materials to avoid further environmental degradation
⏭️ What's next: A Hamas delegation is in Cairo to continue negotiations on the next phases of the ceasefire, which include disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawals, and the formation of an internationally supported civilian authority
• The U.S. is pushing for a technocratic governance model that excludes Hamas but ensures continuity of essential services
• Israel insists on the return of all hostage remains before reopening the Rafah crossing
• With tensions still high, the next few weeks will determine whether the truce holds or collapses under pressure
💬 One quote: "It will be a nightmare." – Mahmoud Hashim, Gaza resident, expressing fear that war will resume amid fragile ceasefire conditions
📈 One stat: Over 68,000 Palestinians have been killed during the Israel-Hamas war, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry; Israel reports over 1,200 Israelis killed in the initial October 2023 attack
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