A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, brokered by US President Donald Trump, appears to be holding, despite continued violence in Gaza. According to reports, at least 21 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since midnight. The ceasefire’s sustainability remains uncertain, with both Israel and Iran claiming victory in the 12-day conflict.
In the aftermath of the conflict, Iranians are celebrating in Tehran, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts that Israel’s triumph will be remembered for generations.
The human toll on both sides has been significant, with Iran reporting at least 610 deaths, including 13 children, and over 3,056 wounded since Israel launched its attack on June 13. In Israel, at least 28 people have been killed in Iranian strikes.
The broader conflict in the region has had devastating consequences. The Israeli war on Gaza has resulted in the deaths of at least 56,077 people and wounded 131,848, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. In Israel, an estimated 1,139 people were killed during the October 7 attacks, and more than 200 were taken captive.
Meanwhile, the White House has refuted an intelligence report suggesting that US bombings of Iran’s nuclear sites did not completely destroy the facilities, instead claiming that the strikes set back Iran’s nuclear program by only a few months. The accuracy and implications of this report remain disputed.
As the situation continues to unfold, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank persists. Israeli forces have long been criticized for their policies regarding Palestinian territories, including the demolition of homes.
Since 2023, these demolitions have displaced 7,392 Palestinians, according to Truthout. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s goal to demolish more Palestinian homes than are built in the West Bank by 2025 has raised further concerns about Israel’s intentions in the region.