Eid in Gaza Amid Ongoing Violence Raises Questions Over Ceasefire Claims
Soumaya Ghannoushi argues that while Eid was celebrated across much of the Muslim world, Gaza once again experienced death, displacement, and destruction, despite claims that a ceasefire is in place.
She describes multiple incidents during Eid, including strikes that killed civilians such as women and children, and images of families mourning loved ones killed in airstrikes. According to UN and humanitarian reports cited in the piece, dozens of Palestinians were killed during the holiday period, reinforcing what she calls a continuing pattern of daily violence.
Ghannoushi argues that the idea of a functioning ceasefire is misleading, claiming that while Palestinians largely observe it, Israeli strikes continue. She says this framing allows global actors to present the situation as stabilized while violence persists on the ground.
The article also criticizes international political efforts to manage the conflict, arguing that diplomatic initiatives have failed to stop the war or protect civilians. It claims that reconstruction plans and monitoring mechanisms have largely stalled or lacked funding and impact.
Beyond Gaza, the author links the war to wider regional instability, including Lebanon, arguing that patterns of destruction and impunity are spreading across the region. She concludes that Gaza remains central to understanding the broader conflict, as it represents the point where norms and limits in warfare have been eroded.
