The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas signifies a temporary pause in a conflict that has persisted for over 15 months. While Israel’s objective was to dismantle Hamas, the group remains firmly in control of Gaza, with militants patrolling streets and asserting their authority. The ceasefire agreement includes a phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, highlighting Hamas’s leverage. In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces political instability, with coalition allies defecting amid dissatisfaction over the government’s handling of the conflict. The ceasefire terms involve humanitarian aid and troop withdrawals but are seen as fragile given unresolved issues like Gaza’s economic deprivation and territorial disputes. This truce provides temporary relief but does not address the root causes of the conflict, leaving the door open for renewed violence. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
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