At Least Ten Palestinians Killed as Israel Launches Phase Two of Ceasefire Deal
The Israeli military launched a devastating attack on two Palestinian families in Deir el-Balah, killing at least six people, including a 16-year-old minor. The victims were targeted by the Israeli military in an apparent attempt to send a message about its intentions for the second phase of a 20-point ceasefire deal with Hamas.
The ceasefire plan was announced by US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday, marking the beginning of what he called "phase two" – a move towards demilitarization and reconstruction. However, critics argue that this new phase will only further entrench Israel's grip on Gaza.
As part of this new phase, an international "Board of Peace" is set to be established, tasked with overseeing governance in the Gaza Strip. But Hamas has refused to publicly commit to full disarmament, leaving many questions about how this process will unfold.
The Israeli military has made it clear that it will define phase two on its own terms, which many see as a thinly veiled attempt to justify further escalation of violence against Palestinians in Gaza.
"This is not a step forward for peace," said Bassem Naim, a senior Hamas official. "This is a betrayal of the trust between our people and Israel."
Naim welcomed the establishment of the committee tasked with administering Gaza under international oversight but warned that its success will depend on whether the international community can provide adequate support.
As Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens, many are calling for urgent action to address the situation. Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), described conditions in Gaza as "inhumane" and urged an acceleration of reconstruction work.
"This is a historical opportunity to kick-start reconstruction efforts," he said. "We can't wait, we can't procrastinate."
But with millions of Palestinians struggling to survive without access to basic necessities like food and water, many are questioning whether this new phase of the ceasefire deal will ultimately lead to meaningful change or simply more suffering.
For some, it is clear that Israel's actions in Gaza have crossed a line – and that true progress can only be achieved by acknowledging the harm inflicted on Palestinian civilians.
The Israeli military launched a devastating attack on two Palestinian families in Deir el-Balah, killing at least six people, including a 16-year-old minor. The victims were targeted by the Israeli military in an apparent attempt to send a message about its intentions for the second phase of a 20-point ceasefire deal with Hamas.
The ceasefire plan was announced by US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Wednesday, marking the beginning of what he called "phase two" – a move towards demilitarization and reconstruction. However, critics argue that this new phase will only further entrench Israel's grip on Gaza.
As part of this new phase, an international "Board of Peace" is set to be established, tasked with overseeing governance in the Gaza Strip. But Hamas has refused to publicly commit to full disarmament, leaving many questions about how this process will unfold.
The Israeli military has made it clear that it will define phase two on its own terms, which many see as a thinly veiled attempt to justify further escalation of violence against Palestinians in Gaza.
"This is not a step forward for peace," said Bassem Naim, a senior Hamas official. "This is a betrayal of the trust between our people and Israel."
Naim welcomed the establishment of the committee tasked with administering Gaza under international oversight but warned that its success will depend on whether the international community can provide adequate support.
As Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens, many are calling for urgent action to address the situation. Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), described conditions in Gaza as "inhumane" and urged an acceleration of reconstruction work.
"This is a historical opportunity to kick-start reconstruction efforts," he said. "We can't wait, we can't procrastinate."
But with millions of Palestinians struggling to survive without access to basic necessities like food and water, many are questioning whether this new phase of the ceasefire deal will ultimately lead to meaningful change or simply more suffering.
For some, it is clear that Israel's actions in Gaza have crossed a line – and that true progress can only be achieved by acknowledging the harm inflicted on Palestinian civilians.
. My heart goes out to all the families affected by this senseless violence 
. It feels like we're not learning from our history, always going back to the same old patterns of conflict and suffering 
. I know it's complicated and that there are different perspectives on everything, but can't we just try to find a way to live in peace with each other? 
. And for what? So Israel can assert its control over Gaza and keep the status quo of occupation? No way, that's just not okay 
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. We need to listen to each other, try to understand where we're coming from, and work towards finding solutions that benefit everyone, not just one side 
what's happening in Gaza right now... i remember when my niece visited her cousin who lives in Gaza, she told me about the struggles they face every day - no running water, electricity cuts, it's like living in a war zone 
. and then there's this new ceasefire deal that sounds good on paper but it feels like just another way for Israel to keep its grip on Gaza 
. i'm not surprised by Hamas' skepticism, they've been through so much already. what we need is concrete action, not just words 
. the international community needs to step up and provide real support to help Gaza recover from this humanitarian crisis 
. it's heartbreaking to see innocent people suffering like this... we need to do better 
. It feels like the violence never ends, and we're still waiting for a moment of peace 
. The fact that a ceasefire deal was supposed to bring us closer together, but instead it's leading to more bloodshed, is just heartbreaking 
I know it's not easy, but every life lost is a tragedy... may the victims rest in peace 
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It's crazy how Israel is trying to spin this as part of their "peace" plan... Newsflash: using force against civilians doesn't build trust, it just creates more hatred 
And let's not forget the Gaza Strip's humanitarian crisis... millions struggling to survive, no basic necessities... this new phase just seems like more of the same 
. The international "Board of Peace" thing sounds nice on paper, but without Hamas fully committing to disarmament 
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. This new phase of the ceasefire deal is more like a slap in the face 
- it's just going to lead to more suffering and less progress.
. We can't keep pretending that everything is okay when millions are living in poverty 
. and what about the billions of dollars already promised by foreign donors? when are we gonna see some real action towards reconstruction? 
it feels like the international community is just patching up israel's messes without making any genuine changes. meanwhile, palestinians in gaza keep getting killed and displaced without any end to the violence in sight 
looks like just another attempt to control Gaza 
food water shelter
but can the international community keep up? 
. And don't even get me started on the "Board of Peace" thing... it's just a nice way of saying "we're gonna control Gaza and do whatever we want" 
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. The fact that millions of Palestinians are struggling to survive without basic necessities is just heartbreaking 
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, and I'm not sure if just kicking-starting reconstruction efforts will be enough to make a real difference 
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i feel bad for those families who lost their lives in deir el-balah, its not fair at all 
. i dont think sending another board to oversee things is gonna make a difference if israel keeps makin moves on their own terms