Photos: What a year of ceasefire in Gaza looks like
One year after a United States-brokered ceasefire was supposed to end the war, Gaza remains in ruins and under continuous bombardment. Palestinians and aid groups report that the agreement exists only in name, with near-daily Israeli strikes continuing as the broader peace deal stalls. Following the release of the remaining Israeli hostages by Hamas and a promise by President Trump to end the conflict, progress has frozen. Israel has tied any forward movement on outstanding issues to the complete disarmament of Hamas, leaving residents facing ongoing destruction and violence.
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- ✓ A US-brokered ceasefire was supposed to end the war in Gaza.
- ✓ Israel has tied any progress on other issues to Hamas complete disarmament.
- ✓ The ceasefire has existed in name only with near-daily Israeli strikes continuing over the past year.
What changed
Aid groups and local reporters noted the one-year milestone of the stalled ceasefire, highlighting that near-daily strikes continue despite the agreement.
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One Year After US-Brokered Ceasefire, Gaza Still Lives in Ruins
One year after a United States-brokered ceasefire was supposed to end the war, Gaza remains in ruins and under continuous bombardment. Palestinians and aid groups report that the agreement exists only in name, with near-daily Israeli strikes continuing as the broader peace deal stalls. Following the release of the remaining Israeli hostages by Hamas and a promise by President Trump to end the conflict, progress has frozen. Israel has tied any forward movement on outstanding issues to the complete disarmament of Hamas, leaving residents facing ongoing destruction and violence.
Why it matters
The United States-brokered arrangement aimed to halt hostilities and stabilize the region following prolonged military conflict. However, the breakdown in subsequent negotiations has left civilians in severe distress amidst persistent fighting. Aid groups continue to document the humanitarian toll as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
What is confirmed
- A US-brokered ceasefire was supposed to end the war in Gaza.
- Israel has tied any progress on other issues to Hamas complete disarmament.
- The ceasefire has existed in name only with near-daily Israeli strikes continuing over the past year.
What to watch next
- Any updates regarding the full disarmament of Hamas
- Further diplomatic efforts to unblock the stalled peace deal
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- BBC — 'Every day there is killing': Gazans face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls
- Le Monde.fr — 'The Trump plan changed nothing': One year later, Gaza still lives in ruins, under bombs
- AP News — A US-brokered ceasefire was supposed to end the war in Gaza. A year later, progress has stalled
- NPR — A year of ceasefire in Gaza through the lens of NPR's reporter
- Al Jazeera — What has Trump’s Board of Peace achieved in a year since Gaza ‘ceasefire’?
- NBC News — One year on, Gaza ceasefire exists ‘in name only,’ aid groups say amid near-daily Israeli strikes
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