The Gaza ceasefire, which was meant to end over 15 months of conflict, is facing several problems. The truce was arranged by Qatar, the US, and Egypt, and it started with the release of 33 Israeli hostages and about 1,900 Palestinian detainees. However, tensions have risen because Israel accused Hamas of breaking the agreement by not releasing a scheduled hostage. This disagreement has delayed the return of displaced Palestinians to their homes in northern Gaza.
Aid workers are also facing challenges in delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza. Even though 630 aid trucks have entered, some areas in northern Gaza are still hard to reach, and criminal gangs have looted UN convoys. Additionally, an upcoming Israeli ban on the UN agency responsible for distributing aid in Gaza could make relief efforts even more difficult.
The success of the ceasefire depends on continued negotiations and overcoming these obstacles. The international community remains hopeful, but the path to lasting peace and recovery in Gaza is full of challenges.
