Families in Gaza prepare for Ramadan amid growing scepticism over Hamas-Israel talks
The first phase of the ceasefire agreement is nearing an end, and mediators are trying to facilitate the transition to the second phase. The aim is to secure the release of more Israeli captives and Palestinian prisoners and bring permanent peace to already-shattered Gaza.
Israeli reports suggest that the country is discussing the possibility of extending the first phase of the agreement with the US and the regional mediators without specifying clear guarantees to prevent the resumption of war.
Families in Gaza welcome the holy month of Ramadan amid these new talks that are met by a growing sentiment of scepticism here. Families here are homeless, devastated and struggling to afford their basic needs.
Palestinians shop to prepare for the holy month of Ramadan in the al-Zawiya Bazaar, located in central Gaza, which was heavily destroyed by Israeli attacks
One Palestinian killed in Israeli drone strike on southern Gaza’s Rafah
Our colleagues at Al Jazeera Arabic are reporting that a Palestinian has been killed in an Israeli drone strike in the centre of Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip.
The Wafa news agency, citing local reports, named the victim as 18-year-old Raad Nidal al-Amwasi.
Wafa said two fishermen also sustained injuries when Israeli naval vessels opened fire on them while they were fishing off Gaza City.
Roads being cleared of rubble, rubbish collected in Gaza City before Ramadan
