Israeli Soldiers Report Ongoing Killings in Gaza Despite Ceasefire
Israeli soldiers have provided rare accounts of ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip, despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to take effect seven months ago. These soldiers, who served as reservists in Gaza between October and January, have spoken anonymously due to fears of ostracization. They describe a situation where the ceasefire is not being respected, with continued shootings of Palestinian civilians, including children, near the demarcated 'yellow line' that separates Israeli-controlled areas from Palestinian territories. The soldiers express frustration and sadness over the ongoing violence, stating that the term 'ceasefire' is misleading. The ceasefire agreement initially required Israeli forces to withdraw to a buffer zone, but progress has stalled, primarily due to disagreements over disarming Hamas. Meanwhile, Israel has expanded its control over additional territory in Gaza, with both sides accusing each other of violating the ceasefire. 
