Tense Calm in Gaza as Ceasefire Holds Amid Aid Shortages

Gaza City, October 2025 — A fragile calm has settled over the Gaza Strip today after a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas entered its third day. Despite the halt in airstrikes, the situation on the ground remains dire as humanitarian aid continues to trickle in slowly, leaving millions of Palestinians struggling for basic necessities.

According to international agencies, only a limited number of aid trucks were allowed to enter through the Rafah crossing since the truce began. Food, clean water, and medical supplies remain critically low. Hospitals in Khan Younis and Gaza City have reported shortages of essential medicines, fuel for generators, and clean water for patients.

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Growing Humanitarian Crisis

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has described the situation as “unsustainable.” Spokesperson Juliette Touma stated, “Even with the ceasefire, Gaza is on the brink of total collapse. We need sustained access for humanitarian aid, not symbolic gestures.”

Several Islamic relief organizations, including the Qatar Red Crescent and Islamic Relief Worldwide, have called for international cooperation to ensure the continuous flow of aid into Gaza. They emphasized that the humanitarian crisis is not just a local issue but a moral test for the entire world.

International Response and Pressure

Muslim-majority countries such as Turkey, Malaysia, and Indonesia have expressed concern that the ceasefire may only serve as a temporary pause. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged world powers to take concrete steps to end the “cycle of violence” and initiate a long-term political solution.

Meanwhile, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has announced an emergency virtual summit to discuss Gaza’s humanitarian needs and to pressure Western countries into providing more aid. The OIC statement read: “True peace cannot be achieved through military dominance but through justice and human dignity.”

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Voices from Within Gaza

Local residents described the current ceasefire as a “moment of breath,” but far from relief. One resident, Aisha Al-Khalil, told local reporters, “We are thankful the bombs have stopped for now, but hunger and fear are still with us. We need water, medicine, and hope.”

Despite the brief calm, many Gazans remain skeptical about the durability of the truce. Past ceasefires have often been short-lived, collapsing under renewed tensions and air raids.

Global Muslim Solidarity

Across the Muslim world, demonstrations and prayer gatherings continue in solidarity with Gaza. In Kuala Lumpur, tens of thousands gathered outside the Malaysian Parliament, demanding stronger international sanctions against Israel. In London, Muslim organizations hosted interfaith rallies calling for “justice and peace for Palesti