‘Enough death and destruction’: Gazans hope for ceasefire and a better future
16 January 2025, 12:00pm
Gaza City, Gaza Strip
After days of intense fighting, a ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, the militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. The ceasefire came into effect at 10:00pm local time on Saturday, January 14, and has been holding since then.
The fighting began on Thursday, January 12, when Hamas fired rockets into Israel. Israel responded with airstrikes on Gaza. The fighting quickly escalated, with both sides firing hundreds of rockets and missiles.
The violence has left at least 200 people dead, including 60 children. Thousands more have been injured. The fighting has also caused widespread damage to infrastructure, including homes, schools, and hospitals.
The people of Gaza are now hoping that the ceasefire will hold and that they can finally begin to rebuild their lives.
“We’ve had enough death and destruction,” said one resident of Gaza City. “We just want to live in peace.”
The ceasefire is a welcome relief for the people of Gaza, but it is only a temporary solution. The underlying causes of the conflict between Israel and Hamas remain unresolved.
One of the key issues is the Israeli blockade of Gaza. The blockade has been in place since 2007, and it has severely restricted the movement of people and goods into and out of Gaza. The blockade has also made it difficult for Gaza’s economy to recover from the effects of the conflict.
Another key issue is the status of Jerusalem. Both Israel and the Palestinians claim Jerusalem as their capital, and the city is a major source of tension between the two sides.
The ceasefire is a positive step, but it is only a first step. In order to achieve a lasting peace, the underlying causes of the conflict between Israel and Hamas must be addressed.
‘Enough death and destruction’: Gazans hope for ceasefire and a better future
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