‘We will be betrayed’: cold, fearful and still under fire, Gaza’s people wait

Palestinians describe grief and anxiety as they seek news that the ceasefire is going ahead, and airstrikes continueMiddle East crisis – live updatesAmid continuing airstrikes, bitter cold and news of delays, millions in Gaza were waiting anxiously on Thursday for confirmation that the ceasefire-for-hostages deal between Hamas and Israel was going ahead.Many spoke of their fear that hopes of a new beginning after a 15-month conflict might be dashed. The war has killed many tens of thousands in the territory and reduced swathes of it to ruins. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/16/we-will-be-betrayed-cold-fearful-and-still-under-fire-gazas-people-wait

Author : Malak A Tantesh in Gaza and Jason Burke

Publish date : 2025-01-16 18:52:00

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