Tensions in Gaza have escalated once again after seven people were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes on Saturday, just one day after Hamas announced it had accepted the latest phase of a ceasefire proposal. The agreement, backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, aims to facilitate a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops and the surrender of Hamas weaponry. However, the situation remains precarious as Israeli officials have yet to formally endorse the deal, with sources emphasizing that no military withdrawal will occur unless they are fully satisfied that Hamas has undergone genuine disarmament.

The recent bombings have caused significant destruction, including the loss of critical medical supplies at facilities near the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. While the Israeli military maintains that these strikes were targeted at Hamas weapons depots hidden within civilian areas, the Palestinian health ministry has condemned the loss of essential resources. For the residents of Gaza, the news of a potential end to the conflict is being met with deep skepticism. Many displaced civilians express a mix of exhaustion and fear, noting that persistent airstrikes make it difficult to believe that a meaningful peace is truly on the horizon.