Palestinians in Gaza hope Hamas will disarm but fear Israeli forces won’t withdraw
Summary
President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw forces from Gaza, raising hope among Palestinians. However, Israeli airstrikes have continued, and many Palestinians remain displaced and skeptical about the ceasefire’s progress.Key Facts
- President Trump announced that Hamas agreed to disarm and Israel would withdraw troops from Gaza.
- This deal is part of a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan signed last year by Israel and Hamas.
- Despite the announcement, Israeli attacks have continued in Gaza since the deal was announced.
- Over 2 million Palestinians live in Gaza, many displaced and in overcrowded camps with poor conditions.
- The ceasefire plan includes returning hostages, increasing aid, gradual Israeli troop withdrawal, and a weapons decommissioning program for Hamas.
- Both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of breaking the ceasefire, causing negotiations to stall.
- Since October, more than 1,200 Palestinians and five Israeli soldiers have died in the conflict.
- Palestinians remain skeptical about whether Israel or Hamas will follow through on the ceasefire terms.
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