Six Months After Ceasefire, Gaza Faces Ongoing Violence and Humanitarian Crisis
Despite a ceasefire agreement six months ago, Gaza continues to experience violence, aid restrictions, and deteriorating humanitarian conditions.
Six months after the October 2025 ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Gaza's humanitarian situation remains dire, with ongoing violence and limited aid exacerbating the crisis. According to Gaza's Ministry of Health, at least 733 people have been killed and 1,913 injured since the ceasefire began.
Humanitarian organizations report that aid deliveries have sharply declined, with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) noting a 37% drop in delivery volume. This reduction has led to severe shortages of food, medicine, and essential supplies, leaving many families surviving on one meal a day.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns that Gaza's humanitarian crisis is being forgotten as global attention shifts elsewhere, despite conditions deteriorating at an alarming pace. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) reports that over 2 million people remain displaced, with the majority sheltering in makeshift tents or damaged buildings.
Negotiations for the second phase of the peace plan, which includes Hamas' disarmament and Gaza's reconstruction, have stalled. Hamas refuses to disarm without guarantees that Israel will uphold its obligations, while Israel maintains military operations, citing security concerns.
The United Nations and humanitarian organizations continue to call for immediate action to address the escalating crisis, emphasizing the need for sustained aid, protection of civilians, and adherence to ceasefire agreements to prevent further deterioration of conditions in Gaza.