Residents of Gaza, the site of a recent and devastating escalation in violence, have responded to the question of whether they believe the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas holds still.
Among the 60 people asked, only four believed that the ceasefire was still intact, with many more expressing doubt about its validity. Fifty residents stated outright that the ceasefire was nothing more than a "declaration, not reality." Some cited ongoing airstrikes as proof of this claim.
Nasser and Hala are just two examples of those who have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of Israel's military actions on Gaza. Their lives were turned upside down by recent airstrikes which left them shaken and unable to trust that their safety was guaranteed under the agreement. They believe that Israel continues to target civilians, including children and women.
For Bodour, a 20-year-old student who lost his home in a previous attack, there is no hope for peace in Gaza as long as Israel's occupation remains in place. The same sentiment is echoed by Marah, another university student.
The latest incident on Tuesday brought back the fear of violence and the trauma that many residents have experienced in the past two years. For these individuals, life under the current ceasefire is nothing short of a nightmare.
Trump's stance on this issue appears to be more focused on maintaining diplomatic cover for Israel than addressing the plight of Palestinians.
The long-term impact of this policy will only serve to deepen the divide between Israelis and Palestinians.
Among the 60 people asked, only four believed that the ceasefire was still intact, with many more expressing doubt about its validity. Fifty residents stated outright that the ceasefire was nothing more than a "declaration, not reality." Some cited ongoing airstrikes as proof of this claim.
Nasser and Hala are just two examples of those who have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of Israel's military actions on Gaza. Their lives were turned upside down by recent airstrikes which left them shaken and unable to trust that their safety was guaranteed under the agreement. They believe that Israel continues to target civilians, including children and women.
For Bodour, a 20-year-old student who lost his home in a previous attack, there is no hope for peace in Gaza as long as Israel's occupation remains in place. The same sentiment is echoed by Marah, another university student.
The latest incident on Tuesday brought back the fear of violence and the trauma that many residents have experienced in the past two years. For these individuals, life under the current ceasefire is nothing short of a nightmare.
Trump's stance on this issue appears to be more focused on maintaining diplomatic cover for Israel than addressing the plight of Palestinians.
The long-term impact of this policy will only serve to deepen the divide between Israelis and Palestinians.
it's just so obvious that it's all just a facade. I mean, who wouldn't want to believe that after everything they've been through? 
The fact that some are even saying it's "just a declaration" makes me sick... like, don't they get it? There's no real change happening here. Israel's still doing what they're always doing: bombing civilians and pretending it's all part of some "ceasefire". Give me a break 
The situation in Gaza remains dire, with many residents feeling that the ceasefire agreement has lost its credibility due to ongoing airstrikes and Israel's continued targeting of civilians. It's a harsh reality check for those who thought they could trust the agreement after all the devastation.
. We need to get back to basics - why can't we find a way to keep civilians safe? I know there are people on both sides who want peace, but we gotta work towards that. This cycle of violence is exhausting 
. Can't we just talk and listen to each other's concerns without the fear of violence hanging over us? 
airstrikes, innocent civilians getting caught in the crossfire... it's heartbreaking. Trump's stance is all about diplomatic cover, but where's the real help for Palestinians? 
For me, school feels so much safer than this. We have our disagreements in class, but at least we don't have to worry about being bombed on our way home. These kids, Nasser and Hala, they're literally living in fear every day... it's heartbreaking. I wish our teachers could just put a stop to all the fighting so everyone can get some peace of mind. But Trump's stance is like, totally not doing that... 
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We need real leaders who are gonna make a difference here, not just politicians playing politics. 
. If 60% of people in Gaza don't believe it's holding, that's got to count for something. It's not like they're just making up their minds out of thin air, they've seen firsthand how Israel's military actions are affecting civilians.
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I mean, can we talk about how messed up this situation is? 
The fact that Bodour and Marah are literally saying there's no hope for peace as long as Israel's occupying the land... it's like, what can we do about it? 
. It's like, we gotta listen to their voices and not just focus on the politics... it's a matter of humanity, you know? 
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