Gaza ceasefire has stalled a year after major fighting halted

A ceasefire deal brokered by US President Donald Trump and Arab allies halted major military operations in Gaza a year ago.

It also led to the return of all remaining hostages and increased humanitarian access.

The deal called for Hamas to give up power and disarm, and for a new Palestinian administration and international forces to help govern and stabilize Gaza.

Those plans have stalled, with Israel saying progress depends on Hamas disarming first, while Hamas and the Trump administration say steps should happen at the same time.

Israel still controls more than half of Gaza, and the new Palestinian administration has been barred from entering through Egypt.

Most of Gaza’s roughly 2 million Palestinians remain displaced, and little has been rebuilt.

The deal’s next steps remain unresolved, leaving residents uncertain about when they can return home.