About 200 Hamas fighters remain trapped in Rafah tunnels as Israel refuses to grant them passage, threatening the truce.
Approximately 200 Hamas fighters are stuck in tunnels under Rafah, and Israel has denied them safe passage, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire brokered by US mediator Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Negotiations continue, with Hamas unwilling to surrender the fighters, while Israel threatens escalation. A broader peace plan faces challenges, including disarmament and governance issues in Gaza. The need for an international stabilization force remains contentious, with limited willingness from potential contributors.
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