According to Reuters, after two months of relative calm, Israel tore up the ceasefire agreement on Thursday and launched a new round of air and ground attacks on the Gaza Strip. The Gaza health department stated that airstrikes have caused at least 91 Palestinian deaths and dozens of injuries. This action marks the complete breakdown of the ceasefire agreement, plunging Gaza once again into the shadow of war and flight.

Israel's military operations

The Israeli military stated that this operation aims to expand the buffer zone between the two halves of Gaza, known as the 'Netzarim Corridor'. Israel orders Gaza residents to stay away from the main road Salahuddin and instead take the coastal route. This action has been referred to by Hamas as a "new and dangerous violation" of the ceasefire agreement.

Hamas' Response and Preparedness

Within the first 48 hours of Israel's attack, Hamas did not immediately retaliate, but subsequently launched rockets at Israel. The alarm sounded in the central region of Israel as a result. Although some Gaza residents have stated that they have not seen Hamas prepare for the resumption of fighting, an anonymous official from a Hamas ally armed group revealed that fighters are on alert and have stopped using their phones in response to possible actions.

International mediation and ceasefire prospects

Hamas reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire agreement in the statement and called on international mediators to "take responsibility". However, Israel's military actions indicate that the possibility of a ceasefire in the short term is minimal, and the situation in Gaza may further deteriorate.

Summary: Hope for peace shattered, Gaza falls into another humanitarian crisis

Israel's military actions not only tore up the ceasefire agreement, but also plunged the Gaza Strip back into war and chaos. As the conflict escalates, civilian casualties continue to increase, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The international community urgently needs to take action to push both sides back to the negotiating table and prevent the situation from further spiraling out of control. However, in the current tense situation, the hope for peace seems increasingly elusive.

In the short term, the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Gaza will boost market risk aversion and support the rise in gold prices. In the medium term, the trend of gold prices will depend on the duration and scope of conflicts. If the conflict worsens further, gold prices may continue to rise; If the situation eases, gold prices may rebound.