A recent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has brought a glimmer of hope to the war-torn Gaza Strip.
Mediators from Egypt, Qatar, Türkiye, and the United States signed a joint document on Monday, outlining the terms of the agreement.
Despite the promising developments, including the entry of a major aid convoy into Gaza and a large-scale hostage-prisoner exchange, experts remain uncertain about the prospects for lasting peace.
Israel's internal political fractures, the colossal task of reconstructing Gaza, and the uncharted question of who will govern the territory once the fighting stops
are some of the challenges that may hinder a durable peace. The conflict has left nearly 68,000 Palestinians dead, infrastructure in ruins, and widespread famine.
The ceasefire, which took effect on Friday, has brought a tentative reprieve to the enclave after two years of Israeli military operations.
Author's summary: Gaza ceasefire deal brings hope for peace.