Ceasefire Hope Turns to Tragedy
A ceasefire announcement for Gaza brought hope, but airstrikes claimed at least 70 lives hours later. Saeed Alloush, a resident, described the emotional shift, saying, “It was the happiest night since October 7. Then, we heard of 40 martyrs, including my uncle.”
Details of the Attack
Gaza’s civil defense agency confirmed the airstrikes killed 73, including 20 children and 25 women, leaving 200 others wounded. Rescue teams worked through the rubble of destroyed buildings, highlighting the devastation in the densely populated region. Hospitals in Khan Yunis and Gaza City struggled to manage casualties.
Rescue worker Ibrahim Abu al-Rish reported, “After the ceasefire was announced, a five-story building was targeted, with over 50 people inside.”
International Reactions and Ceasefire Conditions
Qatar and the U.S. brokered the ceasefire set to start Sunday, including a hostage-prisoner exchange. However, concerns over potential escalation remain. Displaced residents, like Motaz Bakeer, fear worse violence before the ceasefire takes effect.
Doctors Without Borders described the aftermath as “a very bloody night,” emphasizing the continued insecurity in Gaza.
Casualties and Conflict Overview
The war, triggered by Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel, has caused widespread devastation. Israeli figures report 1,210 deaths in the initial attack, while Gaza’s health ministry counts 46,788 fatalities from retaliatory strikes.
As the ceasefire awaits approval, the region remains on edge, holding its breath for peace to take hold.
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