Nearly six months after a fragile ceasefire came into force in Gaza, Palestinians in this war-torn territory are still struggling. In the markets, there are again shortages of some goods and rising prices – with merchants saying supplies brought in from Israel have been disrupted by the new war in the region. What does the war between Iran and Israel have to do with us? Prices have doubled here. Goods aren't coming in like before, says a shopper, Hassan Faqawi, despairingly. In this situation, the whole world is focused on Iran, America, and Israel, and Gaza is forgotten. While world attention has turned to the Iran war, there is increasing uncertainty about what happens in Gaza at a crucial stage in President Trump's 20-point peace plan, which halted the fighting in October last year. In the past week at the UN Security Council, the High Representative for Gaza on the US-led Board of Peace, Nickolay Mladenov, laid out a detailed plan for Palestinian armed groups to decommission their weapons - linking compliance to the start of reconstruction. But a Palestinian official familiar with Hamas affairs told the BBC it was likely that Hamas, whose October 2023 attack on Israel triggered the war, would reject the proposals. That raises the prospect of a return to a full-force military offensive with Israel's prime minister demanding that Hamas disarms either the easy way or the hard way. Heavy rain in recent weeks caused sewage systems to overflow in crowded tent camps, further complicating the living conditions. Despite ongoing contributions pledged for reconstruction, essential infrastructure rehabilitation remains stalled due to restrictions from Israel. Gazans express frustration and helplessness, many fearing the ramifications of the current geopolitical turmoil as they struggle to meet basic needs.
Escalating Tensions in Gaza Amidst Shifting Focus to Iran Conflict

Escalating Tensions in Gaza Amidst Shifting Focus to Iran Conflict
Recent developments in Gaza reveal deepening uncertainties as the region grapples with rising food prices and continued conflict, while the international spotlight shifts towards Iran.
As the crisis in Gaza continues to evolve nearly six months after a ceasefire, residents face increased hardships stemming from disrupted supplies and spiraling costs. Despite a semblance of calm, Israeli airstrikes persist, and the governance dynamics appear to shift subtly as Hamas reasserts its control. International efforts, including a peace plan introduced by the US, struggle for traction amidst growing geopolitical distractions towards Iran.
















