When Israel and Hamas agreed to a six-week cease-fire in January, hopes for a longer truce began to dwindle as both sides accused each other of violating the terms, leading to delays in prisoner exchanges. With the current truce set to expire soon, negotiations for an extension have not yet started, making a long-term agreement unlikely due to preconditions from both sides. The Trump administration’s envoy plans to return to the region to push for a new truce, but the possibility of renewed fighting looms as Israel makes preparations for a potential offensive in Gaza.
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