"The War Has Not Really Ended": Gaza Reporter on Israeli Attacks & Reuniting with Imprisoned Brother

The transcript details the ongoing conflict and its devastating impact on Palestinians in Gaza, highlighting repeated Israeli attacks that have resulted in significant casualties, including children. A US-brokered ceasefire deal is presented as fragile, with numerous alleged violations by Israel, despite official statements of its continuation. The report delves into the severe mistreatment and torture of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails, evidenced by personal testimonies of released individuals who endured significant physical and psychological trauma, including extreme weight loss and mental anguish.

Furthermore, the narrative underscores the destruction of civilian infrastructure, the displacement of families, and the dire humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the continued hindrance of aid and medical supplies. The psychological warfare employed by Israeli forces against detainees, including false reports of family deaths and company destruction, is also brought to light. The report concludes by emphasizing the persistent reality of violence and suffering for Palestinians, even after the ceasefire, with continued targeting of media personnel and civilians, underscoring the ongoing dire situation in Gaz

• Nearly 100 Palestinians killed and over 200 wounded since a ceasefire deal.
• Israeli forces killed 11 members of a Palestinian family, including seven children.
• Over 1,700 Palestinian prisoners released after the ceasefire, many reporting torture.
• 47 alleged Israeli breaches of the US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
• Hindrance of humanitarian aid and medical supplies into Gaza

Repeated Israeli Attacks and Ceasefire Violations [00:00]

• Nearly 100 Palestinians have been killed and over 200 wounded in Gaza since a US-backed ceasefire deal took effect over a week prior.
• On Friday, Israeli military forces opened fire on a civilian bus, resulting in the deaths of 11 members of the Abu Shabban family, including seven children aged five to 13, an event described as the deadliest truce violation.
• Israel also bombed the headquarters of the Palestine Media Production Company, killing broadcast engineer Ahmed Abuatar.
• Israel accused Hamas of killing two Israeli soldiers in Rafa, though Hamas stated the soldiers may have died from unexploded ordnance.
• Gaza officials reported approximately 80 Israeli breaches of the US-brokered agreement.
• President Trump maintained the ceasefire was still in effect, while Israel also continued to hinder humanitarian aid.

Israel also bombed the headquarters of the Palestine Media Production Company in central Gaza, killing the broadcast engineer Ahmed Abuatar.

The transcript begins by detailing the immediate aftermath of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, highlighting significant Israeli military actions that resulted in numerous Palestinian casualties, including a particularly tragic incident involving the death of an entire family. The segment emphasizes the alleged numerous violations of the ceasefire by Israeli forces, painting a grim picture of ongoing conflict despite diplomatic efforts.

Torture and Detainment of Palestinian Prisoners [01:25]

• More Palestinians released from Israeli prisons have described experiencing torture while in Israeli jails.
• Al Jazeera reporter Ibrahim Alhali was joined by his brother Muhammad, who was released after 19 months in Israeli prison.
• Muhammad was detained on March 18, 2024, near Al Shifa hospital.
• During detention, Muhammad and his family were forced out of their homes, stripped of clothes in freezing weather, and subjected to interrogation and torture.
• Muhammad was detained without knowledge of his whereabouts for 19 months.
• Upon his release, Muhammad had lost approximately 30 kilograms, dropping from 100 kg to 70 kg due to extreme torture, interrogation, and harsh conditions.
• Released Palestinians often suffer from lasting mental and physical health issues.
• Muhammad was held without charge and was not affiliated with any political group.
• Approximately 1,700 prisoners were released after the ceasefire took effect.

He's my brother. He's back after one year and 7 months of in detention in Israeli detention after torture. We got detained with each other. But now I got released and now after 1 year and 7 months he's back again home.

This section focuses on the personal account of Ibrahim Alhali's brother, Muhammad, detailing his harrowing experience of being detained without charge for 19 months. The testimony emphasizes the severe physical and psychological torture inflicted upon him, resulting in significant weight loss and lasting trauma, and highlights the common suffering of Palestinian prisoners.

Destruction and Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza [02:43]

• Al Jazeera reporter Ibrahim Alhali had previously reported live on air about Israeli forces killing his family members in Gaza.
• An Israeli airstrike flattened a residential block in Gaza's Aldor neighborhood, east of Gaza City, killing many Palestinians and trapping at least 50 under rubble.
• The strike occurred without warning at midnight while residents slept, turning a place of refuge into a site of death and destruction.
• The transcript mentions the destruction of residential blocks, towers, and schools, leaving thousands homeless.
• Families returning to Gaza City after the ceasefire found nothing but rubble.
• Restrictions on Gaza's border crossings hinder the entry of medical supplies, food, water, and basic necessities.
• Hundreds of patients are waiting for border crossings to reopen to receive urgent medication.
• Medicine and medical equipment are scarce in Gaza, even for chronic disease patients.
• Before the war, Gaza required at least 500 trucks of food and medicine weekly.

This area once meant to be a place of refuge for many Palestinian families, now has become a site of death and massive destruction.

This part of the transcript shifts focus to the broader destruction in Gaza, with reporter Ibrahim Alhali describing the catastrophic impact of Israeli airstrikes on residential areas and the resulting humanitarian crisis. It highlights the loss of homes, memories, and lives, compounded by the severe lack of essential supplies and medical care.

Psychological Warfare and Continued Violations [16:41]

• Some released prisoners were told their families were killed, only to find them alive, a tactic used for psychological torture.
• Shori Abu Sido, upon release, described Gaza as "gone" and the destruction as a scene from judgment day. He was told his wife and children were killed but found them alive.
• Muhammad Alhali was also told his family was killed, and specifically his brother Ibrahim, which was untrue.
• Israeli military claims of destroying Muhammad's company in Gaza City were also used to inflict psychological distress.
• The Palestine Media Production Company was targeted the day after the ceasefire went into effect, killing a cameraman who had survived two years of war.
• The transcript states these tactics are used to weaken prisoners and create a false narrative of destruction.
• Despite the ceasefire, Israeli military breached and violated the agreement, resulting in continued deaths.

These are one of the methods Israeli military and Israeli army uses to just uh weaken the prisoners. For example, not just Abuid who was told that his family was wiped out and Gaza has been completely destroyed, but my brother Muhammad was told the same thing.

This final segment details the specific methods of psychological warfare employed by Israeli forces against Palestinian prisoners, using fabricated news of family deaths and destruction to inflict mental anguish. It also reiterates the continuation of lethal attacks and ceasefire violations even after the agreement, highlighting the ongoing dire situation and the deep psychological impact on the affected popula