Israel has long had a murky procedure called the Hannibal Directive that some interpret as an order to do whatever it takes to prevent a soldier’s capture, even if it means killing him. Read more about Did Israeli army deliberately kill its own captured soldier and destroy Gaza ceasefire? 

Israeli ceasefire violations were more frequent and far more deadly. Read more about Infographic: Who violates ceasefires more, Israelis or Palestinians? 

A source in the Gaza Strip with direct knowledge of the matter has provided The Electronic Intifada with a copy of Hamas’ five demands for a ceasefire with Israel. Read more about Exclusive: Hamas puts forward ceasefire terms amid intense mediation 

Reasonable ceasefire terms for Gaza have long been on the table, but Israel refuses to accept them. Read more about Hamas did not reject a ceasefire, Israel did 

Palestinians are constantly lectured: “It is your resistance that brings punishment on you. Be quiet and you will see things improve.” But this is a lie. Read more about One year after “ceasefire,” Gaza’s suffering deepens