Challenges Loom for Israel and Hamas as Ceasefire Talks Begin
Following the release of hostages and an agreement to a cease-fire, Hamas faces the challenge of fully disarming. A Hamas gunman was captured during the handover of Israeli hostages in Deir al Balah, southern Gaza, underscoring the fragile state of the ceasefire and the deep-rooted tensions in the region. While the initial steps have been taken toward a potential end to the conflict, the path to lasting peace remains fraught with uncertainty and risk.