Following two years of devastating conflict in Gaza, a fragile ceasefire has been reached, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. The agreement, which led to the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, is being hailed as a first step toward long-term peace. Yet, as experts warn, the path to rebuilding Gaza and achieving lasting stability will be challenging.

Immediate outcomes of the ceasefire

The ceasefire was accompanied by Israel’s initial withdrawal from parts of Gaza, leaving the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) in control of approximately 53% of the territory. This represents the first of three stages in the phased withdrawal outlined in Trump’s plan.

A multinational force of roughly 200 troops, overseen by the U.S. military, will monitor the ceasefire. The contingent

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