It’s been a month since a fragile truce took hold in the Gaza Strip—and tensions are still simmering. From stalled aid convoys to a new “Yellow Line” boundary, the U.S.-brokered 20-point peace plan is under strain. Here’s the lowdown:
🚚 Aid Bottlenecks
Under the ceasefire, Gaza was promised up to 600 aid trucks a day. Instead, only about 145 trucks have rolled in daily—roughly 24% of the pledge. Critical shortages of food, fuel, and shelter risk a deepening humanitarian crisis as winter looms.
⚖️ Hostage Handover Delays
Israel has cut fuel shipments and halved truck convoys, citing “irregularities” in the handover of deceased hostages by Hamas. Hamas denies diverting supplies and says tracing remains is difficult—fueling a blame game that impacts civilians.
🤝 Hostage and Prisoner Exchanges
Despite friction, exchanges continue. Since the truce began, Hamas released 20 living hostages, while Israel freed nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees. Both sides have swapped dozens of bodies, though identification challenges persist.
📏 The “Yellow Line” Showdown
Israeli forces are marking a temporary boundary in Gaza with yellow-painted concrete and steel posts—covering about half the enclave. Once meant as a short-term buffer, this corridor now sparks disputes over freedom of movement and the return of displaced residents.
🔮 What’s Next?
Analysts warn that without clear deadlines for Israeli withdrawal and demilitarization, the truce—and the peace plan—could drag on for months or years. Will humanitarian needs and political gridlock derail a roadmap many hoped would bring lasting calm? Stay tuned.
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Trump's peace plan under strain as Gaza truce enters 2nd month
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