Gaza Ceasefire Deal: Fragility and Palestinian Perspectives on The Intercept Briefing

Palestinian Experiences Under the Ceasefire

• ✍️ Taqwa Ahmed Al-Wawi, a poet and writer from Gaza, describes life as a struggle despite the ceasefire, with aid being a small fraction of the need.
• 💔 She expresses deep fear that the ceasefire is temporary and that the 'genocide' could restart, emphasizing that trust has been costly, leading to loss of homes, families, and lives.
• 🕊️ Al-Wawi hopes for a future of safety, life, and freedom in Gaza, with children living without fear and families rebuilding, calling for real justice, respected rights, and international action for reconstruction.

Critiques of the Ceasefire Deal and Trump's Plan

• 🗣️ Dr. James Zogby highlights the invisibility of Palestinians in media coverage compared to Israeli hostages, noting that returned Palestinians were hostages held without charges or trial.
• 📜 Zogby criticizes Trump's 20-point plan for being vague, lacking enforcement mechanisms, and allowing Israel to retain significant control over Gaza, effectively creating an internal stranglehold.
• ⚠️ He points out that Israel is already violating the ceasefire by killing Palestinians and restricting aid, using the delay in returning bodies as an excuse to avoid moving to phase two of the agreement.

The Role of US Policy and Palestinian Self-Determination

• 🤝 Zogby argues that past US administrations, including Clinton's, failed to act as enforcers of deals, instead rewarding Israeli actions, leading to a sense of impunity.
• 🇺🇸 He believes that for any agreement to hold, the US must threaten repercussions for Israeli violations, not just offer