With President Donald Trumpβs announcement of the start of the second phase of the ceasefire, civilians in Gaza were supposed to breathe a little safety. Yet international reports confirm that shelling occurred on the very first day of this phase. Once again, the gap remains wide between what is declared in conferences and what people live on the ground.

Israel expects hostages to be freed by Hamas
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.






