The Gaza ceasefire has sparked violence in West Bank villages like al-Funduk and Jinsafut, which have been under unofficial curfews since January 20th. Armored vehicles patroll empty streets, while checkpoints along borders with other towns queue hours of inspections for Israeli vehicles. While Hamas aims to end the war, its presence continues to destabilize the region. Meanwhile, Israel’s Defense Forces enforce curfews, leaving villages emptied and trapped without access to supplies or communication.
This situation reflects a broader struggle between competing interests in the region, with international actors like Donald Trump playing a potential role in shaping the conflict’s trajectory.
Source: https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/01/22/the-gaza-ceasefire-is-stoking-violence-in-the-west-bank