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The term ceasefire 'risks creating a dangerous illusion Gaza is returning to normal'
The Guardian Weekly
|December 12, 2025
questions about how accurately "ceasefire" describes the new status quo.
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"It is very convenient for Israel. The pressure is off and they have smashed the whole place up, and can still kill as they please," said Daniel Levy, a former Israeli negotiator and the president of the US/Middle East Project.
Amnesty International has alleged that Israel is still committing genocide and that the use of the term ceasefire "risks creating a dangerous illusion that life in Gaza is returning to normal".
The Israeli military has made clear it is still operating a shoot-to-kill policy around its positions. It acknowledged the drone strike on Jumaa and Fadi Abu Assi, describing the two children collecting wood as "suspects" who threatened Israeli soldiers.
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