The Real News Podcast “We are still living in a selective ceasefire”: Gaza, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
Ayyad Amawi, a Palestinian aid coordinator and representative of the Gaza Relief Committee, shares a heart-wrenching account of life in Gaza. He reveals that the so-called ceasefire is merely a façade, as violence persists and civilians continue to suffer. Ayyad discusses the dire living conditions, with families facing displacements amidst bombings and environmental degradation. He highlights starvation as a weapon and urges for the opening of crossings to facilitate aid. Ayyad's urgent call for global pressure and humanitarian access paints a bleak picture of Gaza's future.
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Selective Ceasefire Masks Ongoing Killings
- Ayad Amawi says the announced ceasefire is selective and partial, not a true end to violence.
- He warns Gazans continue to be killed slowly and silently away from cameras under this 'ceasefire'.
Repeated Displacement and A Father's Fear
- Ayad Amawi describes repeated evacuations and living under bombardment while displaced more than 15 times.
- He recounts comforting his children nightly while fearing there is no guarantee they will survive to morning.
Infrastructure Damage Makes Gaza Unlivable
- Amawi explains Gaza's infrastructure and environment are systematically destroyed, including water and underground contamination.
- He links use of heavy munitions and pollution to long-term unlivability and public health collapse.