Gaza ceasefire hits expiration date with Israel and Hamas split on way forward

The first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza has ended, with Israel and Hamas at odds over the next steps after the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. Celebrations have erupted in Gaza and Israel as more hostages return, with some attributing the ceasefire to US President Donald Trump’s re-election. Trump’s suggestion of US intervention in Gaza has caused tension, with Palestinians fearing further displacement. The ceasefire has brought six weeks of calm and raised hopes for the release of remaining hostages and an end to the 17-month-long war that began in October 2023.

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