💥 Last week in Sharm el‐Sheikh, Egypt, world leaders cheered a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza—and it felt like a rare moment of hope. But behind the headlines, this truce is as fragile as ever.
The first phase of the deal hit all the talking points: Hamas released detained Israelis and returned the remains of captives, while Israel freed hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, pulled back troops from parts of Gaza, and reopened five border crossings to flood in humanitarian aid 🚚.
None of this happened by accident. The United States leaned on Prime Minister Netanyahu—with public pressure and private talks—and joined forces with Qatar, the UAE and other regional players to nudge Hamas into concessions. For the U.S. administration, it’s a much-needed diplomatic win 🌍.
But real peace is a marathon, not a sprint. Big questions remain: Who will govern Gaza? How do you rebuild an economy on its knees? And can the international community keep funding relief efforts long enough? Hamas rejects demands to disarm, and neither Israel nor the Palestinian Authority has offered a clear path forward 😶.
Crucially, the summit didn’t directly involve the main parties—Hamas wasn’t invited, and Israel’s leader opted out. That means much of the hard work still lies ahead: building trust, creating governance, and securing billions in aid for over 2 million residents.
Sharm el‐Sheikh brought a glimmer of hope 🤝🕊️, but it’s just Act One in Gaza’s journey. If world powers can turn this fragile truce into lasting stability, Gaza’s next chapters might finally chart a path to real peace.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
