Year later, Gaza ceasefire promises mostly unfulfilled

One year after U.S. President Donald Trump declared the war in Gaza over, many of the ceasefire's long-term promises have not been realized. Here's a breakdown of some key aspects of the October 10, 2025, agreement and their current state. Hostage releases occurred three days after the agreement, with Hamas freeing the remaining hostages seized during the October 7, 2023, attack.

The captives' return was a top priority for Israel, which had been preoccupied with their fate. Since the ceasefire, Israel has maintained a daily presence in Gaza, killing around 1,450 Palestinians, according to the Gaza health ministry. Israel controls about 70% of the territory, despite the agreement allowing Israeli forces in only 53%.

Hamas, despite claiming to disband its governing body and transfer administration to a US-backed committee, maintains control over security in Gaza. The new National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) appointed technocrat Ali Shaath as its head, but Hamas still holds sway. A new global body, the Board of Peace, was established to oversee the deal, with Trump pledging $10 billion in funding and Gulf allies contributing more.

However, no money has reached Gaza for reconstruction, and the board's proposed $2.45 billion recovery plan remains largely unfulfilled.