Gaza after the ceasefire: promises broken and lives still at risk

Six months after the October 2025 ceasefire, Gaza remains trapped in a cycle of unmet promises and worsening conditions. A major rights group recently pointed out that the promised relief from President Trump’s “Board of Peace” has not materialized. Data from Gaza’s Health Ministry shows that Israeli attacks since the ceasefire killed at least 856 people and injured another 2, 463. The group also highlighted that aid deliveries are still far below what’s needed, and key routes for getting help into Gaza keep getting blocked. The Board of Peace claimed in a May report that aid had jumped by over 70% and basic food needs were finally stable. But the rights group argues that aid actually dropped after early 2026 and never met the minimum levels the UN says are required. Four UN agencies warned in late 2025 that without steady supplies, famine could return anytime. Meanwhile, Israel continues to limit aid—reports from January 2026 showed that 90% of needed supplies were still being blocked.The healthcare system in Gaza is barely hanging on. None of the 37 hospitals are fully working, and only 19 are even partially open. Over 43, 000 people have suffered life-changing injuries, with one in four being children. More than 50, 000 need long-term medical care, but no rehabilitation center is fully operational. Delays in getting medical equipment and shortages of essential medicines make the situation even worse. Since May 2024, over 1, 400 patients have died waiting to be evacuated through the Rafah crossing, which Israel now controls. Life in the displacement camps is turning into a health hazard. Restrictions on fuel, spare parts, and other supplies have caused breakdowns in hospitals, sanitation systems, and waste removal. Rats and insects are spreading disease, and skin infections are rising fast. Over 590 aid workers have been killed since October 2023, including eight after the ceasefire. Money pledged for rebuilding Gaza is also falling short. At a February meeting, 10 countries promised $17 billion, but so far less than $1 billion has actually been sent. Only three countries have delivered on their commitments. The US even tried to pressure Saudi Arabia to release its promised funds in April. Despite these efforts, the situation on the ground stays dire.