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Hostages freed, Gaza ceasefire promises unmet
Gaza ceasefire one year later: Hostages freed but reconstruction and political transition remain unfulfilled.
In brief
Gaza ceasefire one year later: Hostages freed but reconstruction and political transition remain unfulfilled. One year after Gaza ceasefire, hostages were released but reconstruction funding and Hamas political transition promises remain unmet. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Hostages released
Three days after the agreement, Hamas freed 20 remaining living hostages seized during the October 7, 2023 attack.
“Hamas freed the 20 remaining living hostages seized during the group’s October 7, 2023 attack, the deadliest day in Israel’s history.”
One year of calm
Israel has enjoyed a year of quiet from the Gaza front with no rocket attacks by Hamas.
“The ceasefire anniversary also marks one year of quiet for Israel from the Gaza front, with no rocket attacks by Hamas.”
Israeli strikes continue
Israeli strikes have killed 1,450 Palestinians since the ceasefire, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
“Israeli strikes have killed some 1,450 Palestinians since the ceasefire, according to Gaza’s health ministry, which operates under Hamas and whose figures are considered accurate by the United Nations.”
Hamas remains in control
Hamas effectively remains in charge of security in Gaza despite appointing Ali Shaath as head of a new National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.
“Hamas announced in July that it was disbanding its governing body and handing over Gaza’s administration to the US-blessed NCAG.”
No reconstruction funding
Trump promised US$10 billion in US funding to the Board of Peace but no money has reached Gaza reconstruction.
“Trump, a critic of foreign aid, in January promised US$10 billion (RM41 billion) in US funding to the board he controls, and Gulf allies have pledged more, but no money is known to have made its way to Gaza reconstruction.”
Political transition stalled
Hamas has not gone ahead with disarmament, and Israel has refused to start withdrawing forces.
“Hamas has not gone ahead with disarmament, and Israel has refused to reciprocate by starting to withdraw forces.”
Ceasefire promises unmet
One year after the ceasefire, key promises remain unfulfilled including reconstruction funding and political transition.
“One year after the ceasefire in Gaza was declared by former US President Donald Trump, many key promises remain unfulfilled.”
The big picture
One year after Gaza ceasefire, hostages were released but reconstruction funding and Hamas political transition promises remain unmet.
