The Take ‘Peace’ on paper, but catastrophe continues on the ground in Gaza
Jan 8, 2026
In this discussion, Mohammed Imhawish, a Palestinian journalist and writer, shares insights from Gaza, where he reported during the war and now continues from exile. He highlights the dire winter living conditions, including acute malnutrition affecting families. Imhawish critiques the US peace plan as fundamentally flawed and explains how disarmament could lead to chaos. He also delves into Israel's AI-driven surveillance, emphasizing the lack of Palestinian agency in decisions impacting their lives and the everyday struggle to maintain family life amid trauma.
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Living Through Winter In Makeshift Shelters
- Mohammed Imhawish lived through Gaza's winter in tents and makeshift shelters after his home was bombed.
- He reported while caring for family, sometimes leaving with just a bag of flour for his child.
Childhood Malnutrition And Desperate Care
- He described his two-year-old being diagnosed with acute malnutrition and the desperate measures parents took.
- Parents tried to keep children awake and hydrated with contaminated water and crumbs to prevent fading into sleep.
Structural Flaws In The Peace Plan
- The U.S. 20-point plan built contradictions by sequencing Israeli control before Hamas disarmament.
- That design creates a political deadlock because Hamas refuses disarmament while Israel retains control.