Gaza Conflict: Violations of Ceasefire Result in Growing Casualties and Suffering
The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in a mounting death toll, widespread destruction, and a generation of people suffering from hearing loss due to the noise of war. Despite a ceasefire agreement that came into effect in October 2025, violations have led to further fatalities, including children, and a growing humanitarian crisis.
Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
According to a local investigation by an association reported by Le Monde, the war has led to an estimated 35,000 children and adults losing their hearing partially or completely over the past two years. Schools have also been significantly affected, with most being damaged or destroyed during the war, as reported by BBC News.
RT (Russia Today) and Middle East Eye report alarming levels of destruction and civilian casualties, with the UN warning of a genocide in Gaza. As per the Israeli military and The Times of Israel, these operations were a response to a Hamas-led attack in October 2023.
Ceasefire Violations and Growing Casualties
Despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces continue to target Gaza, leading to an increasing death toll. According to Al Jazeera English, The Guardian, and The Times of Israel, at least 13 people, including five children, were killed in various airstrikes. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have claimed these strikes to be in response to attempted rocket launches by Hamas.
An 11-year-old girl, Hamsa Housou, was among the casualties, killed by Israeli gunfire in a designated safe zone, as reported by South China Morning Post and CBC News. The report of her death is echoed by Al Jazeera English and Middle East Eye, highlighting the grim reality of post-ceasefire deaths mounting.
Reactions and Implications
The situation has drawn criticism from international observers. Renowned US political theorist Michael Walzer termed Israel's war on Gaza a criminal effort
aiming to conquer the enclave and expel Palestinians in an interview reported by Middle East Eye.
Despite the ongoing conflict, resilience is evident among the residents of Gaza. As reported by La Repubblica, the last bookstore in Gaza remains open, symbolizing the resistance of culture in the face of adversity.
Conclusion
The precarious situation in Gaza continues to evolve, with violations of the ceasefire resulting in further casualties and suffering. The international community remains divided, with varying narratives and perspectives on the conflict, making a peaceful resolution increasingly challenging. With each passing day, the humanitarian crisis deepens, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the region's future.