Killings, arrests, displacement and aid restrictions have continued under the ceasefire. The violence has not ended – it has been reorganised and made less visible.

The Israeli occupation has turned the ceasefire into a tool to advance its goals in the war of genocide, stripping the agreement of its practical content and using it as a political cover to continue violations without accountability.

In the four months since it began on 10 October, 2025, 630 people were killed in Gaza, 1,607 injured, and 50 arrested. Human rights organisations reported the destruction of over 2,500 buildings behind the yellow line, displacing thousands of families. Meanwhile, Israel allowed only 43 per cent of humanitarian aid and 12 per cent of fuel, obstructed the Rafah crossing, and restricted patient departures to fewer than 300 in its first week, far below the crossing’s daily capacity.

This reality reflects a deliberate policy to keep Gaza under strict siege while undermining any attempts to restore normal life to the area. Israel’s refusal to withdraw from the yellow line as stipulated in the ceasefire, preventing the return of residents, and denying the entry of reconstruction materials or debris removal, confirms that the aim is not temporary stability but the imposition of a permanent state of deterioration and destruction.

In addition, Israel established a new system for registering humanitarian and relief organisations that includes impossible conditions, making their work nearly impossible.

This system has effectively halted the operations of essential organisations providing medical and relief services, and some have already suspended their work, while dozens more are expected to stop in the coming months, increasing the suffering of the population and placing them in a vicious circle of deprivation and pain.

The situation in Gaza shows that genocide has not stopped but has changed its form, becoming quieter and less visible, away from the eyes of the world and international scrutiny. While the ceasefire is presented as a political achievement, killings and daily arrests of Palestinians continue amid declining media coverage and the international community’s focus on other crises. Nearly 2000 killed and injured in 120 days cannot be considered the outcome of a ceasefire. It reflects ongoing aggression and a silent genocide carried out daily without accountability. In this way, Israel has reduced international pressure while Gaza’s humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, turning the area into a de facto open-air prison.

At the same time, Israel works to dismantle Gaza’s social structure, gradually turning it into a place unfit for human life, altering the composition of society over the long term, and undermining any hope for an independent Palestinian state. These policies involve multiple steps, from the deliberate destruction of infrastructure, schools, and healthcare facilities, to the establishment of new administrative structures overseen by external bodies under the name of the Peace Council. Within these structures, a small number of Palestinian figures hold very limited powers, while final decisions remain under the direct control of occupation leaders and their supporting international forces, ensuring continued dominance over Gaza’s essential resources and governance.

This administrative and political disintegration is accompanied by Israeli efforts to reshape political symbols in the West Bank, including altering laws in place since 1967 and allowing Palestinian lands to be registered as Israeli state lands. This legal change accelerates the annexation project and is accompanied by the systematic displacement of West Bank residents, reflecting a comprehensive strategy to redraw the political and demographic map of the Palestinians under the guidance of extremist political currents.

This dual scene – isolating Gaza administratively and politically while accelerating annexation in the West Bank – reveals the extent of coordination between military and legal policies to maintain Israeli control over the land.

At the same time, Israel carries out an international media campaign aimed at diverting attention from the ongoing violations in Gaza by focusing on other regional or security issues, such as disarmament or conflicts with Iran and Lebanon, to reduce coverage of the tragic reality faced by Palestinians.

This media distortion relies on Israeli, American, and other global outlets that promote the Israeli narrative directly while marginalising what is actually happening on the ground. Media coverage related to Gaza has declined by 85 per cent since the so-called ceasefire began, reflecting the success of this strategy in reducing the presence of the Palestinian tragedy in global discussions and creating a state of ignorance or neglect among the international public.

At the same time, Israel seeks to influence the nature of any potential international presence in Gaza by imposing conditions that turn these forces into instruments serving its security objectives rather than protecting civilians. Meanwhile, the occupation supports armed groups operating outside the law inside the sector, feeding chaos and keeping Gaza in a state of constant instability, which justifies ongoing indirect intervention and control.

This combination of direct and indirect military control, together with political, legal, and media pressure, turns Gaza into a laboratory for managing extermination gradually and quietly.

On the ground, with the arrival of Ramadan, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains extremely harsh. Thousands of missing people remain under the rubble, tens of thousands of patients and injured wait for a chance to receive treatment outside the sector, and many have lost their lives while waiting for Israeli approval.

Around 1.8 million Palestinians continue to live without shelter in dilapidated tents, facing severe rain and cold, alongside a serious shortage of water, electricity, and essential services. The situation worsens as restrictions on humanitarian organisations continue, making the crisis more severe and increasing daily suffering, while international pressure and urgent solutions remain minimal.

In the midst of this prolonged suffering, Palestinian sacrifices must not be transformed into political leverage or used to force concessions. These sacrifices should form the foundation for securing the full rights of Palestinians without manipulation or external guardianship. The Palestinian cause must be made a genuine global priority, using international tools, including forces and monitoring mechanisms, to ensure the occupation abides by agreements, stops violations, and allows conditions for reconstruction and normal life under international supervision.

Experiences from other countries have shown that when international will exists, it can enforce processes that ensure withdrawal, rebuilding, and the empowerment of people to determine their fate through free elections and independent institutions. This approach should be applied to the entire Palestinian territory, paving the way for a just and sustainable solution, restoring the full rights of Palestinians without unfair settlements or political maneuvering.

Today, the world faces a profound ethical test. The Palestinian cause is no longer merely a political conflict but a symbol of justice and freedom and a measure of the international system’s commitment to its principles. Ensuring justice for Palestinians and safeguarding their rights aligns with international legitimacy and fundamental human rights, while justifying violations or ignoring them represents ethical and legal deterioration that undermines the credibility of the entire system.

The responsibility of the international community is clear: protect Palestinian civilians, enforce compliance with international law, and restore humanitarian life in Gaza before the suffering escalates into an irreparable catastrophe.