The ceasefire did what it was meant to do – make Gaza invisible

Mass death in Gaza continues and yet the world no longer pays attention, having been convinced that the genocide is over.

Displaced Palestinian Salah al-Mabhouh sits by the fire with his son Abdul-Razzaq next to their tent in al-Bureij camp, central Gaza Strip on December 24, 2025 [Abdel Kareem Hana/AP]

Jan. 2, 2026 - When rumours about a ceasefire started circulating in October, it felt like a distant dream. We clung to any thread of hope, even though deep inside we feared believing it. For two years, we had become accustomed to hearing about “ceasefires” that never lasted.

When the announcement was finally made, the streets erupted with ululations and cheers. Yet, fear crept into my heart that this calm might just be a pause before another round of attacks.

My fears were justified. Israel’s daily deadly attacks have continued; more than 400 people have been killed so far by its army. Many others have died in circumstances caused by Israel’s decimation of the Strip.

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