Gaza Cease-Fire Deal’s Long-Term Future Is Bleak, Analysts Say

Despite threats from Hamas and President Trump, officials and analysts in Gaza remain hopeful that the truce will continue past the weekend, despite Hamas delaying the release of Israeli hostages and Trump’s retaliatory remarks. The deal’s fragility is evident, with Netanyahu hesitant to negotiate an extension and Hamas unwilling to disarm, leading to concerns of a larger crisis in March. While aid delivery disputes persist, the perception that Netanyahu is stalling negotiations further complicates the situation, with Hamas attempting to accelerate aid delivery and force earnest negotiations, potentially in response to Trump’s vision for Gaza’s future.

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