After 15 months of relentless genocidal attacks on Gaza, there’s finally been an agreement to pause the fighting. For families in Gaza, this is a moment to catch their breath, grieve their immeasurable losses, and take stock of everything they’ve endured. But it’s also a fragile moment—one filled with uncertainty about what comes next.

The violence has left deep scars. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have been killed directly and indirectly, through forced starvation and the deliberate creation of conditions designed to cause immense suffering and death. Over 1.9 million people have been forced out of their homes. Gaza’s infrastructure is in ruins, with no functioning hospitals and a healthcare system that’s barely holding on, after deliberately being targeted in contradiction to International Law. People are suffering from hunger, illness, and a lack of clean water, while attacks still happen in Gaza and the West Bank.Ceasefire Sunday – Families in Gaza Count Down the Days

The recent ceasefire agreement, set to begin on Sunday, has brought some hope to Gaza. But since the announcement on Wednesday, Israeli attacks have continued, killing at least 103 Palestinians and injuring more than 264.

Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for Gaza’s civil defense service, reported that these casualties include 31 women and 27 children—lives lost in the days leading up to a ceasefire meant to bring peace.

The devastation has been widespread. Of the fatalities, 82 were in Gaza’s northern governorates, with 16 in the south, including Khan Younis and Rafah, and five in the central region of Gaza.

This heartbreaking toll is a stark reminder of the urgency for an end to the violence and the need for meaningful action to protect Palestinian lives. The ceasefire offers a glimmer of hope, but for all Palestinians, it comes tragically late.

A Fragile Pause

This pause is a small step, but it’s not nearly enough. Families in Gaza need more than temporary relief—they need lasting peace and a chance to rebuild. They need open crossings so that aid teams can deliver the supplies and support required to save lives. Without this, the suffering will continue. If, and when, aid is delivered, and the ceasefire holds longer than Phase 1, what happens next for the people without homes?

Beyond a Brief Ceasefire

We can’t let this moment pass without pushing for real change. A full ceasefire is urgently needed, along with lifting the siege on Gaza. Families like Muhammad’s need safe homes, healthcare, and the resources to rebuild their lives. The international community must step up and hold ‘Israel’ accountable for the violations of international law that have caused so much suffering.

How You Can Help

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