Hostages freed, but Gaza ceasefire’s biggest promises remain unmet

One year after the US declared the war in Gaza over, many of the long-term promises of the ceasefire have yet to be realized. Hostages were released three days after the agreement was announced, marking a key priority for Israel whose public had been deeply affected by the attack. The ceasefire also brought quiet to Israel, with no rocket attacks from Hamas.

However, Israel has continued to strike Gaza daily, killing over 1,450 Palestinians since the ceasefire. Israel has kept a significant presence in Gaza, controlling about 70% of the territory a year after the agreement. Despite a new political transition under Hamas, the group remains in control of security and has not yet disarmed, despite former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and other key figures vouching for the ceasefire. No US$10 billion in promised US funding has reportedly reached Gaza reconstruction efforts.

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