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In the aftermath of a “ceasefire” that began on October 10, 2025, the situation in Gaza remains dire. Despite the agreement, Israeli forces have conducted airstrikes and ground attacks on Gaza 101 out of 116 days, resulting in over 556 Palestinian deaths and around 1,500 injuries. The Israeli military has breached the ceasefire at least 1,450 times, employing airstrikes, artillery, and direct shootings.

The stark contrast between the rhetoric at high-profile gatherings, such as the World Economic Forum in Davos, and the grim reality on the ground is alarming. Discussions in Davos included terms like “reconstitution,” “economic acceleration,” and “post-conflict transformation.” Yet, as Dr. Mohamed Abu Selmiya, director of al-Shifa Hospital, queried, “Where is the ceasefire? Where are the mediators?” The Israeli military’s response was unequivocal: operations in Gaza would persist.

The humanitarian crisis is compounded by inadequate aid distribution. Although the ceasefire promised 600 truckloads of aid per day, the reality has averaged just 260—a mere 43% of what was pledged. Israeli authorities have restricted essential items like meat, dairy, and vegetables, while allowing junk food such as chips and chocolate. Furthermore, Israel has banned over three dozen aid organizations, including prominent groups like Doctors Without Borders and Oxfam.

When examining the death toll, the data reveals a much grimmer picture. The official count exceeds 71,800, but experts believe the actual number could be significantly higher. Stuart Casey-Maslen from the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law suggests that demographic modeling indicates Gaza’s population may have plummeted by more than 10% since October 2023, hinting at roughly 200,000 dead. Analyses by The Lancet indicate the number could range from 300,000 to 377,000 when accounting for indirect deaths, such as those from starvation and untreated infections.

This ongoing violence has not spared medical professionals. At least 1,700 medical workers have been killed, and only 22 out of 36 hospitals in Gaza were operational by mid-2025. The toll on children is particularly devastating, with over 1 million life-years lost, as reported by The Lancet.

On January 22, Donald Trump signed the Board of Peace charter at the World Economic Forum, a document that notably does not mention Gaza or its people. Trump, serving as permanent chairman, has veto power over all decisions. While countries like France, Britain, and Germany refused to sign, others including Israel and Hungary did. Subsequently, Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, revealed a $25 billion “master plan” for Gaza, devoid of Palestinian input. This plan, described as “the Vegas-ification of Gaza” by architecture professor Ali A. Alraouf, envisions a gated community built on the ruins of existing neighborhoods.

Critically, this plan proposes to erase entire neighborhoods and relocate the population southward, away from their homes and towards the Egyptian border, without addressing housing allocation for the hundreds of thousands of displaced individuals during construction.

On the medical front, over 18,500 Palestinians, including 4,000 children, urgently require treatment abroad. The Rafah crossing, Gaza’s sole exit not controlled by Israel, briefly reopened on February 3 after nearly two years of closure. On its first day, merely five patients were permitted to leave; by the second day, this number had risen to 16, but the Israeli military curtly canceled further evacuations.

Palestinians attempting to cross have reported harrowing experiences, including being blindfolded, bound, and interrogated. As Rajaa Abu Mustafa waited for her son, Mohamed, who was blinded by an Israeli bullet, she echoed the sentiments of countless families yearning for medical assistance.

A new layer of governance has emerged in Gaza with the formation of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a 15-member technocratic body announced on January 14, 2026. Most members are affiliated with the Palestinian Authority, with civil engineer Ali Shaatt at the helm. However, the committee’s mandate is limited to administering civilian life under conditions that it cannot challenge, as it lacks control over borders, territory, or security.

The U.S. Army's Major General Jasper Jeffers leads the International Stabilization Force, effectively placing the U.S. military at the forefront of Gaza’s occupation. This arrangement raises questions about accountability, especially given that the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants in late 2024 for Israeli officials accused of war crimes.

In response to the growing humanitarian crisis, organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla announced plans for the largest civilian maritime mission in history, set to launch on March 29. More than 100 boats carrying 3,000 participants from over 100 countries will depart from Barcelona, including medical workers and investigators. This effort follows the interception of a previous flotilla, which led to the detention of over 450 participants, including notable figures like Greta Thunberg.

As the world grapples with the complexities of the situation in Gaza, the contrast between the ongoing violence and the lofty promises made at international summits highlights an urgent need for genuine humanitarian action and accountability in the region.