The ceasefire negotiators in Doha are on the brink of agreeing to a ceasefire to end the war on Gaza after 15 months of genocidal war. However, Palestinians in Gaza are cautiously optimistic that the war will end but are voicing concerns about how they will rebuild the besieged territory, reports the Middle East Eye.
The Palestinians in Gaza have endured Israeli aerial, land and sea attacks, which have so far resulted in the killing of at least 46,645 people and the wounding of more than 110,000 people, with thousands more missing and presumed dead.
In just the past 24 hours, the Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that Israeli forces carried out four massacres in the Gaza Strip, resulting in at least 61 deaths and 281 injuries.
Yasmeen Fara, a resident in Gaza, says that previous failed attempts at reaching a deal had dampened the sense of optimism.
“To be honest, I do not know what more is left. Every minute is filled with blood and the loss of souls, we no longer have anything left to cry about,” she told the MEE.
Speaking about the prospect of an end to conflict, she said: “A person has to thank God, and be thankful for the patience and resilience we had throughout this time. We’ll cry over the rubble. We are starting from scratch… we will try and continue living… hopefully God gives us happy days ahead.”
Hamas and Israel, as well as mediators from Qatar, Egypt and the US, are reportedly finalising the fine points of a deal to bring an end to the fighting.
Key points of contention had been the fate of captives held on both sides and the future presence of Israeli soldiers in Gaza, as well as the potential return of Palestinians displaced from the north of Gaza to their homes there.
