Gaza attempts to come back to life amid fragile truce

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  • Gazans resume their daily routine amid rubble and funerals while Israel still imposes restrictions on the exit of goods, with serious economic implications for Palestinians

Loop faces another new beginning. The inhabitants of the enclave on the shores of the Mediterranean wake up between rubble and funerals the morning after Stop the fire agreed between the Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Israel. return to daily life with 44 Gazans less between its streets. Among which, there are 15 fewer children who no longer sleep in their beds. A “fragile” truce accompanies the 2.3 million Palestinians who live in the Strip, where they face, once again, the economic difficulties and the tear that is to inhabit that piece of land.

About 360 people recovering from wounds caused by three days of Israeli bombing. According to the Ministry of Housing, 1,675 residential units have been damaged, 71 of which are already uninhabitable. Dozens of people have been internally displaced. In addition, the energy shortage has become more acute. Combined with the absence of a roof over their heads and the reduction of humanitarian aid, the Gazans face a future that is bleaker by the hour.

The Palestinian authorities have partially reopened border crossings, especially for exits from the Strip. The Israeli NGO Gishain defense of the freedom of movement of Gazans, has denounced that Israel still prohibits the exit of merchandise, whose restrictions suppose huge losses for the farmers and merchants of the enclave. This has serious economic implications for Gaza’s ailing economy. Yes, the entry of food, humanitarian supplies and gas for the power plant.

Egyptian guarantees

“In the coming months we will continue to work with our partners to improve the quality of life for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip,” said the US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, it’s a statement. Earlier, he confirmed the unbreakable alliance with his main partner: “The United States remains dedicated to its strong commitment to Israel’s security and will remain fully engaged in the days ahead to promote calm,” added Blinken.

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After three days of clashes in the skies, the “titanic” efforts of Egypt as the main mediator, but also from Jordan, qatar, the Palestinian Authority and the United Nations special envoy for the Middle East peace process, Tor Wennesland, have consolidated the ceasefire between the parties. The Secretary General of Islamic Jihad, Ziad al-Nakhala, has stated that one of the key agreements was the Egyptian guarantee to work for the release of two of the leaders of the group detained by Israel. For its part, Egypt has stated in a statement that it is making progress on it, without Israel making a statement.

As life gradually returns to Gaza, both children and adults wake up again with the trauma stuck in their guts. Sunday at 23.30 local time the ceasefire came into effect. But until the last minute, both sides kept throwing attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are clear that this offensive you can re-escalate at any time.



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