Ceasefire in Peril: How Israel Violated the Agreement with Gaza

The ceasefire agreement in Gaza is on the brink of collapse due to persistent Israeli violations. Hamas’s military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, announced on February 10 that it would postpone the release of Israeli prisoners until Israel fully complies with the ceasefire agreement. Spokesman Abu Ubaida stated that Israel has been deliberately delaying the return of displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza, attacking those attempting to return, and blocking essential relief efforts.

Since the implementation of the ceasefire on January 19, Israeli forces have continued deadly attacks, killing 25 Palestinians, obstructing vital humanitarian aid, and advancing plans for the forced displacement of Gaza’s population. These actions defy the terms of the ceasefire and risk reigniting large-scale conflict.

This is how Israel has violated the ceasefire agreement with the resistance in Gaza.

Deadly Violations: Ongoing Attacks on Palestinians

Despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces have continued their assaults on Palestinians in Gaza. At least 25 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began. These attacks represent a direct breach of the agreement and undermine efforts to maintain stability. The ongoing violence raises fears that Israel is using the ceasefire as a tactical pause rather than a genuine step toward de-escalation.

Blocking Humanitarian Aid: A Manufactured Crisis

Israel has continued to systematically obstruct aid deliveries, worsening the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. Under the ceasefire’s humanitarian protocol, Israel was required to allow:

• 600 aid trucks per day, including 300 designated for northern Gaza.
• 50 fuel trucks daily to restore essential services.
• Equipment for clearing rubble and rescuing victims.
• Tents, shelters, and temporary housing units for displaced families.
• Funds to support reconstruction efforts.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    However, Israel has failed to meet these commitments. As of February 2, only 9,630 aid trucks had entered Gaza—far below the agreed amount. Fuel shortages have left hospitals, bakeries, and water facilities struggling to function, with civil defense teams completely deprived of fuel, preventing them from clearing debris and recovering bodies. The continued blockade of aid directly violates the ceasefire and exacerbates Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.

Ethnic Cleansing Plans: Displacement as a Policy

While violating the ceasefire on the ground, Israeli leaders have also made statements confirming their intent to permanently displace Palestinians from Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have openly discussed plans to expel Gaza’s population. Human rights experts warn that such actions constitute ethnic cleansing and violate international law.

With Israel continuing to disregard the terms of the ceasefire, Hamas has called on mediators—Egypt, Qatar, and the United States—to intervene before the agreement collapses entirely. As violations escalate, the fragile agreement stands on the edge of failure, threatening to plunge Gaza back into war.