Year later, Gaza ceasefire promises mostly unfulfilled
Summary
One year after the Gaza ceasefire, Israel and Hamas have not carried out most of the long-term commitments, including withdrawal, disarmament and reconstruction. Hostages were released and fighting eased, but Israeli strikes continue and Gaza’s recovery remains largely unfunded.
Key Points
- Hamas freed the remaining living hostages shortly after the ceasefire, and Gaza has seen a year without rocket attacks into Israel.
- Israel has continued near-daily strikes in Gaza, with Palestinian fatalities mounting and no full withdrawal from the territory.
- Hamas has not disarmed, while Israel has refused to begin its own withdrawal despite the ceasefire terms.
- A Trump-backed international body for Gaza reconstruction has been created, but no major funding has yet reached the territory.
