A ceasefire has been reached between Hamas and Israel. Hostages have been exchanged. US President Donald Trump has signed the Gaza Peace Deal in Egypt in the presence of 20 world leaders. Even after the peace agreement in Gaza, five issues are still unresolved. Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023. Since then, the war between the two countries has started. After this war that lasted for two years, the US presented a 20-point proposal for the president’s peace agreement. In this proposal, in addition to the exchange of prisoners, there is an appeal for Hamas to disarm. However, Hamas has not agreed to some conditions.
Only the first phase of the Gaza Peace Agreement has been finalized. Let’s see what the first phase of the ceasefire includes. And what issues are still unresolved.
Ceasefire: A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas went into effect on Friday. All military operations have ceased. Palestinians are returning to Gaza City in large numbers.
Israeli troops withdraw: Israel withdrew its troops from 53% of Gaza in the first phase. The troops will be withdrawn to 40% and then to 15%.
Hostage release: Hamas frees 20 living Israeli hostages. The bodies of 28 dead will also be returned. Israel frees 250 Palestinian prisoners and 1,700 detainees.
Humanitarian aid: Humanitarian aid will be delivered to Gaza. 600 trucks will be sent daily as relief supplies. The emphasis was on restoring water, electricity, hospitals and roads.
Israel and Hamas did not attend the peace summit in Egypt. Trump’s 20-point plan clearly states that no Palestinians will be expelled from Gaza by military force, and that Israel will not occupy or annex the Gaza Strip. Hamas will be required to hand over its weapons. Mediating countries may face challenges in meeting these conditions in the future.
On Hamas disarmament: A key condition for Hamas in Trump’s peace deal is that it must hand over its weapons. The proposal includes disarming its armed groups. A team will be created in Gaza to oversee the dismantling of weapons. The plan calls for the destruction of all military or offensive equipment, but Hamas has not accepted these conditions, increasing the possibility that it may resist.
Not releasing the seven hostages: There is also disagreement over the number of dead hostages. Hamas has also demanded seven hostages from Israel. Hamas considers them terrorists. Their release is currently a hot topic of discussion between the two sides.
Trump’s peace proposal clearly states that Hamas will have no role in the future Gaza government. Hamas has not yet accepted this point, which is no role in the future. This issue is unresolved. If Hamas accepts this condition, it will be completely excluded from Gaza politics. The proposal states that a temporary interim administration will be established in Gaza, which will be managed by a technical and non-political Palestinian committee. This committee will work under an international board headed by Trump.
