Israel threatens Gaza war resumption to force disarmament as ‘truce’ frays
Key takeaways
- Palestinian factions reject US-backed plans linking humanitarian aid to weapons surrender, demanding a political horizon.
- Despite a “ceasefire” in place since October, families continue to pull bodies from the rubble.
- In Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly cancelled a scheduled security cabinet meeting on Sunday, opting instead for smaller consultations.
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Palestinian factions reject US-backed plans linking humanitarian aid to weapons surrender, demanding a political horizon.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo An Israeli soldier sits in a tank in southern Israel near the boundary with the Gaza Strip[File: Abir Sultan/EPA]By Mohammad Mansour Published On 3 May 20263 May 2026In the shattered neighbourhoods of Khan Younis and Deir el-Balah in the Gaza Strip, the roar of Israeli drones and the concussive thud of controlled demolitions are daily reminders that the war has never really ended.
Despite a “ceasefire” in place since October, families continue to pull bodies from the rubble. According to local medical sources, 828 Palestinians have been killed since the “truce” began. Now, families in Gaza are bracing for a renewed offensive as Israeli officials threaten to tear up the fragile agreement to force a surrender.