Fragile Ceasefire Deal Between Israel and Hamas Faces Uncertainty

A tentative agreement to end 15 months of conflict raises hope in Gaza but is threatened by last-minute disputes over prisoner exchanges and military withdrawal.

A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, set to begin Sunday, includes the release of 33 Israeli hostages and over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in a phased process over 42 days.
The deal faces potential delays as disagreements emerge over the list of Palestinian prisoners to be released and the timeline for Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza.
Residents in Gaza express both relief and skepticism about the ceasefire, citing ongoing destruction, displacement, and deep humanitarian crises after 15 months of war.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces internal political pressure from far-right coalition partners threatening to leave the government over the agreement.
Humanitarian needs in Gaza are dire, with widespread displacement, food shortages, and insufficient shelter, as international aid efforts aim to address the urgent crisis.