Palestinians in the Gaza Strip marked the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Sunday with food shortages and mourning for children killed in Israeli airstrikes. The international community has condemned a deadly attack on Red Cross workers, while Arab mediators try to revive a truce between Israel and Hamas.
In Deir al-Balaha, 2 million Palestinians struggled to find basic necessities due to the siege imposed by Israel. Families gathered outside demolished mosques for prayers but did not celebrate with feasts or new clothes, as they faced uncertainty over their future.
The international community has expressed outrage over the targeting of civilians and humanitarian workers in Gaza. A week after eight emergency responders were killed, five more bodies were found in Rafah on Sunday. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society called the incident a war crime and urged the UN to investigate.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would continue military operations while negotiating with Hamas. However, critics argue that his conditions for ending the war are unacceptable and would undermine any chance of a two-state solution.
The conflict has resulted in over 50,000 Palestinian deaths and 59 hostages held by Hamas. The ongoing violence has further exacerbated tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, threatening the region’s stability.
As the Eid holiday usually brings joy to families, it marked a somber occasion for Palestinians who have lost loved ones in recent airstrikes. The international community must intervene to stop the bloodshed and ensure that civilians are protected during this humanitarian crisis.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-news-03-30-2025-ceasefire-hostages-9c621f136816d4f61897904fa4b4e395