Israel escalates Gaza attacks as Netanyahu stalls ceasefire for polls
Israel has intensified its military operations in Gaza, exploiting a nominal ceasefire as a cover for ongoing violence. Analysts suggest that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is stalling the peace process to cater to his political allies ahead of upcoming elections. Human rights organizations warn that the situation is leading to a humanitarian disaster and systematic displacement of Palestinians.
- ▪Israeli forces have killed at least 880 Palestinians since the ceasefire was brokered seven months ago.
- ▪The Gaza Rights Center reported forced evacuations and demolitions of residential blocks by Israeli forces in May.
- ▪Netanyahu is accused of obstructing humanitarian aid and reconstruction efforts to maintain military control over Gaza.
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News|Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael escalates Gaza attacks as Netanyahu stalls ceasefire for pollsAnalysts and rights monitors warn that Israel is exploiting a nominal Gaza “ceasefire” to systematically dismantle the enclave ahead of elections.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPalestinians carry the bodies of members of the Abu Malouh family killed in an Israeli air strike in Gaza, May 24, 2026 (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) (AP)By Mohammad MansourPublished On 25 May 202625 May 2026Seven months after a “ceasefire” was brokered to halt Israel’s genocide in Gaza, the agreement has morphed into a deadly cover for continued Israeli military operations in the enclave.Israeli forces have killed…
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