A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect Friday noon, sparking cautious hope after months of conflict. Mediated by Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, and the U.S., the deal includes Israeli troop withdrawals, humanitarian aid access, and a hostage-prisoner swap. But with both sides signaling readiness to resume fighting, the world wonders: Is this peace or just a timeout? 💥
What’s in the Deal?
Key terms include:
🇮🇱 Israeli forces pulling back from Gaza City, Rafah, and Khan Younis
🚚 Unrestricted aid via five reopened crossings
🔁 Exchange of 48 Israeli captives for ~1,950 Palestinian detainees
🕵️ Oversight by a U.S.-Qatar-Egypt-Türkiye working group
Hamas claims mediators promised a 'complete end' to the war, but Israel’s PM Netanyahu insists military goals are 'already achieved'—and troops remain in Gaza. 🎯
Will It Hold?
Post-truce developments are mixed:
🚛 200,000 Gazans returned to northern homes amid aid promises
💣 Reports of Israeli strikes in Jabalia after the ceasefire
🔒 No finalized list for detainee releases yet
Hamas calls the next few days a 'test of Israel’s credibility,' while the IDF warns it’s ready to 'resume hostilities.' The stakes? Millions of lives—and the future of Middle East peace. 🌍
