 
After two years of a brutal war that killed tens of thousands of people, Hamas and Israel have reached a ceasefire. Israeli forces have begun to withdraw from some parts of Gaza, and thousands of displaced Palestinians have been allowed to return to their homes, many of which were abandoned or demolished during the fighting. In Gaza, the atmosphere is cautious — a relief that peace is a possibility, but an anxiety that there will be violence again. In Israel, there is joy. Every city erupted into celebration, particularly in Tel Aviv, where thousands of people flooded the streets, celebrating chilically.
The Road to the Deal: Diplomacy, Pressure, and Back-Channel Talks
President Donald Trump helped bring together influential Arab and Muslim countries to assist in constructing some sort of stabilization framework for Gaza. Many observers contend that Trump’s unveiling of a 20-point peace plan at that meeting helped bring regional players to some level of agreement behind this ceasefire architecture. Regional players – notably, the United Arab Emirates – played a critical role in crafting the negotiations and worked to bring together the relevant Israeli and Palestinian stakeholders.
Challenges Ahead: Reconstruction, Security, and Trust
Now that the ceasefire is in place, however, the hardest work remains. Gaza is dealing with substantial damages to its infrastructure, shortages of essential services, and now has the huge task of rebuilding – all while there are skeptical residents and the world watching. Security is another massive issue. Will monitors of the ceasefire be present? Will the sides be able to resist provocations that would disrupt the agreement? Trust is fragile after years of war, and in our experience tiny violations can explode into significant consequences. click here for the source
