The ceasefire in Gaza, which began in mid-January, is at significant risk of collapse following Israel's declaration to halt humanitarian aid entry into the strip. Over its 42-day duration, Israel has been accused of multiple violations including obstructing humanitarian aid and ongoing violence against civilians. The first phase ended without initiating promised negotiations for a second phase, aimed at permanently ending hostilities. Tensions flared as Israel suspended prisoner releases amidst controversies surrounding hostage handovers, complicating the precarious relationship between the parties involved in the conflict.
Throughout the 42 days of the first phase of the ceasefire, Israel systematically violated the terms of the deal by delaying the delivery of humanitarian aid.
The first phase of the ceasefire deal came to an end on Sunday as Israel continued to refuse to begin negotiations over the second phase of the deal.
According to the signed ceasefire deal, Hamas and Israel were scheduled to begin talks over the second phase 16 days after the ceasefire began.
Then, in late February, Israel announced suspending the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners following Netanyahu's outrage over Hamas's 'degrading' handover ceremonies.
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