Dread haunts Gaza as airstrikes dent hopes of renewed ceasefire

The territory is mired in a grey zone' of uncertainty as the peace process has stalled and neither side seems willing to compromise

Fears of a return to war in Gaza are intensifying this weekend, with faltering diplomatic efforts and almost daily airstrikes by Israeli forces in the devastated territory.

There has been relative calm in Gaza since a ceasefire for prisoners deal between Hamas and Israel came into effect in January, pausing 15 months of conflict. However, the first phase of that agreement expired more than a week ago and a second phase has stalled, leaving Gaza plunged into a grey zone" of uncertainty.