Policy Brief 4 days ago
The collapse of the 2025 Gaza ceasefire due to Israel’s obstruction of humanitarian aid and unilateral suspension of its obligations raises serious concerns under international law. While ceasefire agreements are often seen as political tools, they carry binding legal force when concluded between states and are governed by principles of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. Israel’s conduct in this context not only undermines the purpose of the ceasefire but also violates core IHL principles, including the protection of civilians and the obligation to facilitate humanitarian access. These actions reflect a broader pattern of impunity and highlight the limitations of existing enforcement mechanisms. As the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates, the international community must confront the legal and moral imperative to ensure accountability for breaches of ceasefire agreements and uphold the foundational norms of international law.
