Gaza crisis deepens amid reports of new wall construction
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Palestinian journalists report continued bombings and a worsening crisis in Gaza, despite a past ceasefire agreement.
- Activists are using the hashtag #TheyLiedToYou to draw global attention to the ongoing conflict and alleged Israeli deception.
- Satellite imagery reportedly shows Israel secretly building a new 23-kilometer wall dividing Gaza over recent months.
Despite a reported ceasefire agreement in October 2025, Palestinian journalists and residents in Gaza describe a reality of ongoing military attacks and a deepening humanitarian crisis. Hani Aburezeq, a journalist from Gaza, stated that the conflict has not ended, with Palestinians continuing to be killed and displaced while their homes are destroyed. He characterized claims of the war's conclusion as deception aimed at misleading the international community.
To counter what they describe as Israeli-American propaganda and draw attention back to the situation in Gaza, activists have launched a digital campaign using the hashtag #TheyLiedToYou. They assert that initiatives like the "Board of Peace" are false promises that will not lead to the rebuilding of Gaza or Palestinian independence.
Furthermore, satellite imagery allegedly reveals that Israel has been constructing a new, 23-kilometer wall dividing Gaza over the past few months. This construction reportedly cuts through areas devastated by Israeli bombings. Activists view this new wall as an attempt by Israel to annex more territory and further shrink the space inhabited by Palestinians, while global attention to the conflict reportedly wanes.
They are deceiving you by saying the war is over. The war is not over; the war only ends on your screen. In reality, Gazans continue to be killed and displaced, while their homes are destroyed.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.