Gaza ceasefire ‘exists in name only’, more than 100 NGOs say
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•Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:15:06 +0000
📰 What Happened
More than 100 aid and human rights groups say the Gaza ceasefire is not working. In a joint statement on Friday, they said Israeli forces keep killing and hurting Palestinians every day. The groups include Amnesty International, Oxfam, Save the Children and the Norwegian Refugee Council.
The groups say more than 1,400 Palestinians have died in the past year, including at least 327 children. They say tight limits on aid, equipment and building materials stop families from rebuilding their homes. The groups agree the deal now exists in name only.
🔍 The Backstory
The ceasefire was announced on 10 October 2025 with support from the United States. It was part of a plan called the Gaza Board of Peace. At the time, leaders said it would end the fighting.
The war began in October 2023. Since then, more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed and 175,000 wounded. The groups say almost one child has died every day since the ceasefire was signed. They say the deal has changed little on the ground.
🎯 Why It Matters
For ordinary people in Gaza, a ceasefire that exists only on paper means danger and hardship carry on. It also shows how hard it is to turn a peace deal into real change on the ground.
More than 100 aid and human rights groups say the Gaza ceasefire is not working. In a joint statement on Friday, they said Israeli forces keep killing and hurting Palestinians every day. The groups include Amnesty International, Oxfam, Save the Children and the Norwegian Refugee Council.
The groups say more than 1,400 Palestinians have died in the past year, including at least 327 children. They say tight limits on aid, equipment and building materials stop families from rebuilding their homes. The groups agree the deal now exists in name only.
The ceasefire was announced on 10 October 2025 with support from the United States. It was part of a plan called the Gaza Board of Peace. At the time, leaders said it would end the fighting.
The war began in October 2023. Since then, more than 74,000 Palestinians have been killed and 175,000 wounded. The groups say almost one child has died every day since the ceasefire was signed. They say the deal has changed little on the ground.
For ordinary people in Gaza, a ceasefire that exists only on paper means danger and hardship carry on. It also shows how hard it is to turn a peace deal into real change on the ground.