The Current How close is a ceasefire in Gaza?
Jul 8, 2025
Shaima Al-Obaidi works with Save the Children, shedding light on the immense challenges of delivering aid in Gaza, where people risk their lives just to obtain food. Dahlia Scheindlin, a political analyst and author, discusses the growing pressures on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as public sentiment shifts against ongoing conflict. They explore the urgent humanitarian crisis and the complex political landscape defining efforts for a potential ceasefire, highlighting the stark realities faced by civilians on the ground.
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Life in Gaza Refugee Camp
- Akram Saeed describes the daily struggle of living under siege in a crowded Gaza refugee camp.
- He highlights the relentless dehumanization and displacement experienced by Palestinians there.
Depoliticize and Prioritize Aid Delivery
- Humanitarian aid must be depoliticized and urgently delivered to Gaza.
- Allow experienced aid agencies to operate safely without negotiation interference to save lives.
Israeli Public Frustration With Netanyahu
- Israelis mainly blame Netanyahu for prolonging the Gaza war for political reasons.
- The conflict’s unresolved issues cause deep societal anger and conflate war fatigue with hostage release urgency.