Hamas Complies with Ceasefire, Israel Blocks Implementation
The Israeli government is seeking excuses to break the ceasefire in Gaza, targeting Hamas over delays in the handover of corpses of Israeli captives recovered from the rubble. The Netanyahu administration is threatening Hamas, citing delays in the delivery of these remains, while the Rafah Border Crossing, crucial for delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, remains closed.
The Israeli government is seeking excuses to break the ceasefire in Gaza, targeting Hamas over delays in the handover of corpses of Israeli captives recovered from the rubble. The Netanyahu administration is threatening Hamas, citing delays in the delivery of these remains, while the Rafah Border Crossing, crucial for delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza, remains closed.
Hamas continues to transfer the bodies of Israeli captives who died during Israel’s two-year bombardment, through the Red Cross. Since the ceasefire, the total number of bodies delivered from Gaza to Israel has reached 12. Meanwhile, Israel continues its attacks, refuses to open border crossings, and supports gangs, undermining the implementation of the agreement.
Threat of Renewed Conflict
According to Axios, Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer told U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Vitkoff and former Vice President Jared Kushner that if Hamas does not comply with the ceasefire, the war could resume. Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz reportedly instructed the military to prepare a comprehensive plan for renewed hostilities should Hamas fail to implement the agreement.
Rafah Border Crossing Still Closed
Under the ceasefire, border crossings should be opened immediately for humanitarian aid. However, a week later, the Rafah Crossing remains closed. Israel has stated the crossing is currently open only for passenger movement, and a date for aid delivery will be announced soon.
Civilians Under Fire
Israel’s violations are not limited to the border. Yesterday, Israeli forces fired on Palestinians in southern Gaza’s Khan Yunus and central Al-Bureij Camp, killing 3 more people. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry, 29 Palestinians were killed and 10 injured in attacks across various locations within 24 hours.
Supporting Gangs
Israeli-backed gangs in Gaza have also engaged in clashes with resistance groups. Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of the largest gang, was recently seen in southern Rafah under Israeli occupation.
Humanitarian Situation Remains Dire
Despite the ceasefire, Gaza’s humanitarian and health situation has not improved. Munir al-Bursh, Director of Health in Gaza, told Al-Jazeera at Shifa Hospital that Israel’s destruction of 38 hospitals during two years of bombardment and the continued blockade on aid has left overall health conditions unchanged. He reported that 170,000 injured individuals require care, with 400,000 surgical procedures needed. Additionally, 17,000 patients urgently require transfer abroad for treatment, but the closed border crossings prevent these critical medical interventions.