Tensions are rising in Gaza as a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas faces renewed pressure, with Israeli military actions drawing sharp criticism from the U.S.-backed Board of Peace. The fragile truce has left civilians caught in an uneasy limbo, where even routine activities like flying a kite now carry heightened risks and emotional weight. Amid the instability, a correspondent examines how ordinary life persists in Gaza despite the extraordinary conditions that surround it. The report offers a ground-level perspective on the human cost of the conflict’s lingering uncertainty.


This week in Gaza, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is again under strain. Continued Israeli strikes drew criticism from the head of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace. Even the simple joy of flying a kite sparked fear on both sides of the border. Nick Schifrin has a look at ordinary life in Gaza under still extraordinary circumstances.