At the start of Ramadan Gaza residents face despair as aid entry halts again. Palestinians call the suspension of aid without ceasefire talks cruel. Crowds rush to UNRWA centers for food, fearing renewed conflict.

Temporary markets see long lines for essentials like vegetables, but Israeli restrictions block aid, leaving many empty-handed due to soaring prices. Famine looms as prices fluctuate wildly.

With aid blocked, people stockpile what they can—bread, lentils, flour—but high costs leave many struggling. Israel’s decision to close borders and deploy additional troops signals potential escalation.

Gaza residents fear another devastating war, having already lost everything. Netanyahu’s refusal to coordinate has shut all crossings, cutting off aid. “What will we eat this Ramadan without aid?” they ask, terrified of renewed conflict.

Prices in markets are unbearable, forcing residents to seek help from UNRWA centers in Jabalia. Panic spreads as Ramadan coincides with Jewish spring festivals. While Israel agreed to a temporary truce proposed by U.S., Hamas rejected it, leading to renewed aid blockades by Netanyahu administration.

Arab nations criticize Israel’s strict control over aid, calling it a violation of international law. Egypt also condemns Israel’s actions.

Israel accuses Hamas of using aid materials to build weapons, questioning Gaza’s commitment to peace.

U.S.-proposed temporary truce framework extends the ceasefire, but Israel focuses on hostage release rather than lasting solutions. Hamas opposes U.S. proposal demanding a permanent ceasefire.

Earlier this year, Hamas agreed to a 84-day truce, but Israel now seeks to extend the first phase for hostage exchanges, prioritizing their return over permanent peace.

Israel adopts U.S. framework for a temporary truce, timed with Ramadan and Jewish festivals. If implemented, Hamas must release half the remaining hostages on first day, followed by bodies and a permanent ceasefire agreement.

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There’s no guarantee against future aggression. U.S. proposal aims to buy time for further negotiations, seen as a chance for dialogue. Tel Aviv claims Hamas still holds 59 Israeli hostages, 24 alive and rest dead.