Monday, August 3, 2026

Dozens Killed in Gaza Amid Deadlock Over Hamas Disarmament Deal

Dozens Killed in Gaza Amid Deadlock Over Hamas Disarmament Deal

Israeli military operations in Gaza intensified this week despite a US-brokered agreement aimed at securing the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups.

The deal, announced by US President Donald Trump and facilitated through the Board of Peace, was presented as a major step toward advancing the next phase of the October 2025 ceasefire. However, both Israel and Hamas remain divided over the conditions for implementing the agreement.

Hamas says it will only move forward if Israel halts military operations and withdraws its troops, while Israel insists its forces will remain until Hamas is fully disarmed.

In recent days, Israeli airstrikes reportedly killed dozens of Palestinians, including women and children, with residential buildings, displacement camps, and medical facilities among the sites affected. Gaza health authorities say July was the deadliest month of the year, with hundreds of casualties recorded since the ceasefire began.

Israeli authorities maintain that the strikes targeted Hamas military infrastructure and weapons storage sites, including facilities located near hospitals.

Meanwhile, humanitarian agencies have expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian situation, citing continued civilian casualties, destruction of medical supplies, and restricted movement across the territory.

In the occupied West Bank, the United Nations reported a rise in settler-related violence and land seizures, describing July as one of the deadliest months for Palestinians in such incidents since 2023. International organisations have also raised concerns over settlement expansion and its impact on Palestinian communities.

The latest developments underscore the fragile nature of the ceasefire and the ongoing challenges facing efforts to achieve a lasting peace in the region.

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