The truce between Israel and Hamas, effective January 19, is set to expire, and negotiations for a second phase are ongoing. Israel is pushing for a 42-day extension, while Hamas insists on advancing to a permanent peace agreement. This ceasefire followed a year and a half of intense conflict that led to extensive destruction in Gaza and significant fatalities on both sides. UN officials urge caution to maintain stability in the region as humanitarian aid is flowing into Gaza amid ongoing negotiations.
Hamas has rejected extending the first phase of the ceasefire, insisting on moving directly to the second phase to permanently end the Gaza war.
The ceasefire came after 15 months of bombardment during which more than 60% of Gaza's buildings were destroyed in the process of an Israeli military operation.
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