Despite a ceasefire agreement reached between Hamas and Israel after 15 months of conflict, Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 Palestinians. The ceasefire, set to take effect on Sunday, January 19, follows ongoing violence that has led to over 46,000 deaths since October 2023.

According to reports from Al Jazeera, the bombardment, which has destroyed schools, hospitals, and homes, has displaced over 2 million people in Gaza. The ongoing crisis has created severe shortages of food, clean water, and medicine, leaving civilians facing dire conditions.

In addition, Israeli bombings in the West Bank have claimed the lives of five Palestinians in Jenin. Despite the ceasefire agreement facilitated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, hostilities continue, raising concerns over the prospects for long-term peace. The agreement includes steps for the release of Israeli hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from areas in Gaza.