{"id":4714,"date":"2025-10-21T10:52:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T10:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/?p=4714"},"modified":"2025-10-21T10:52:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T10:52:16","slug":"israeli-escalation-in-the-west-bank-and-continued-violations-in-gaza-despite-ceasefire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/raqeeb.ps\/en\/4714.html","title":{"rendered":"Israeli Escalation in the West Bank and Continued Violations in Gaza Despite Ceasefire"},"content":{"rendered":"

Al-Raqeeb<\/strong> \u2013 The city of Tubas in the West Bank witnessed a large-scale incursion by Israeli occupation forces last night, marked by arrests and the vandalism of both public and private property, including Al-Dawli Square, which citizens use for national occasions.<\/p>\n

In an interview on Al-Raqeeb with Talaat Alawi<\/em>, Israeli affairs specialist Mohammad Allan Duraagmeh confirmed that the occupation forces withdrew from the city this morning after hours of destruction and disorder. He described the scene as a daily occurrence across West Bank towns and refugee camps\u2014from Jenin to Tulkarem, Nur Shams, and Balata\u2014under an Israeli policy aimed at exhausting Palestinians and keeping them under constant security pressure.<\/p>\n

47 Ceasefire Violations in Gaza<\/h4>\n

Despite reports of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, 47 violations were recorded in the past hours, including limited airstrikes and targeted operations. Israeli circles continue to insist that the war \u201cis not over yet\u201d and that combat operations will persist in different forms.<\/p>\n

Netanyahu: The War Is Not Over\u2026 Trump Supports the \u201cSecond Phase\u201d<\/h4>\n

In an interview with Channel 14, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the war on Gaza has not ended and will continue until \u201cthe objectives are achieved.\u201d Among his stated priorities is the recovery of Israeli captives, both living and dead.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his support for what he called the \u201csecond phase,\u201d noting that \u201cwhat is happening in Gaza is the result of American smart weapons.\u201d Analysts argue this reflects the depth of U.S.\u2013Israeli partnership in the war on the Strip.<\/p>\n

War of Terminology: \u201cThe War Has Ended, but the Fighting Continues\u201d<\/h4>\n

The Hebrew daily Maariv<\/em> published an analysis stating that while the war has \u201cformally ended,\u201d it has not stopped in practice. The Israeli military, it said, will continue targeted assassinations and airstrikes under the pretext of security.<\/p>\n

Duraagmeh added that Israel treats the West Bank as an open battlefield, similar to Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, in order to justify continued raids, killings, and arrests, while political terminology is used to mislead public opinion.<\/p>\n

Unmeasurable Objectives<\/h4>\n

Duraagmeh pointed out that Netanyahu has set unachievable and immeasurable goals for the war, such as \u201celiminating Hamas\u201d or \u201cachieving a decisive victory.\u201d He argued these goals merely serve as a pretext to prolong the conflict and destroy the foundations of life in Gaza, with the ultimate aim of rendering the Strip uninhabitable and pushing its residents toward displacement.<\/p>\n

Cairo Rejects U.S. and Israeli Pressure<\/h4>\n

Conversely, Egypt has maintained its refusal to open the borders for the displacement of Gaza\u2019s population despite heavy American and Israeli pressure. Observers say this position thwarted one of the main objectives of the war: to empty Gaza of its inhabitants.<\/p>\n

Dubious International Mechanism to Administer Gaza<\/h4>\n

Hebrew media outlets reported discussions over creating an international mechanism to manage Gaza, funded by millions of dollars and involving figures from different countries, purportedly to oversee security and aid distribution.<\/p>\n

Observers, however, believe this mechanism is merely a means to cement Israeli control under international cover, achieving through diplomacy what Tel Aviv could not secure through direct war.<\/p>\n

Ongoing Sanctions and Rafah Crossing Closure<\/h4>\n

Despite agreements to open the Rafah crossing for patients and aid, the Israeli government announced that it will remain closed until further notice, linking its reopening to the return of Israeli captives\u2019 bodies.<\/p>\n

Israel continues to block the entry of medicines, medical equipment, and humanitarian aid into the Strip, citing alleged Hamas violations of the ceasefire. Meanwhile, Gaza remains deprived of the most basic necessities of life.<\/p>\n

U.S. Double Standards<\/h4>\n

A recent U.S. State Department statement raised eyebrows after warning of \u201cpotential Hamas attacks against Palestinian civilians,\u201d while ignoring the ongoing genocide carried out by Israel for over 700 days. Washington continues to provide full political and military cover for Israel.<\/p>\n

Gaza Disrupts the World and Exposes Western Rhetoric<\/h4>\n

Analysts concluded that Gaza has succeeded in reshaping global awareness despite continued official Western complicity. The Strip has become a symbol of steadfastness and a revelation of the hypocrisy of Western humanitarian discourse, even if this shift has not yet reached international decision-making circles.<\/p>\n