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Gaza Truce: Ongoing Crisis Amidst Governance Failures

2/11/2026

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Mark Owen introduces Yossi Mekelberg, a Senior Consulting Fellow at Chatham House, who says the Gaza truce is only a reduction in violence, not a ceasefire.
He notes civilian life continues to face ongoing military operations, hunger, and inadequate shelter.
Mekelberg frames the humanitarian crisis as a failure of governance and international response.
He argues bans on key humanitarian organizations, including UNRWA, directly contribute to ordinary people's suffering, especially children.

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Mark Owen introduces Yossi Mekelberg, a Senior Consulting Fellow at Chatham House, who says the Gaza truce is only a reduction in violence, not a ceasefire.
He notes civilian life continues to face ongoing military operations, hunger, and inadequate shelter.
Mekelberg frames the humanitarian crisis as a failure of governance and international response.
He argues bans on key humanitarian organizations, including UNRWA, directly contribute to ordinary people's suffering, especially children.