Shatter

In a cruel twist of fate, the jubilation that filled the streets of Gaza in response to news of a ceasefire quickly dissipated into despair as the dawn revealed yet another grim reality—a relentless barrage of Israeli air strikes transformed hopeful celebrations into haunting memories. The air, thick with dust and sorrow, was a stark reminder that peace remains elusive. "We were all eagerly anticipating the truce; it felt like the first glimmer of hope since October 7," recounted Saeed Alloush, a resident of Gaza,…