What next for Gaza ceasefire?
Despite agreeing to a ceasefire in October, both Israel and Hamas accuse each other of breaching its terms, and neither side has implemented the steps necessary to progress to a second phase
Israeli control
Hamas control
Border crossing
Aid agencies say Israel continues to block vital supplies and less aid is arriving than required
Yellow Line
Dividing areas of control
ISRAEL
GAZA STRIP
EGYPT
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Gaza City
Deir al-Balah
Khan Younis
Rafah
North Gaza
Erez
Nahal Oz (closed 2010)
Erez West
Kerem Shalom
Kissufim
Karni(closed 2011)
Gate 96
Rafah
Meant to have been opened in first phase
Sufa (closed 2008)
5km
3 miles
UNRESOLVED ISSUES
Hamas disarmament
Will only give up arms upon creation of Palestinian state
Stabilisation force
Indonesia and Pakistan could play a role, Israel opposes Turkish involvement
Technocratic government
Meant to rule for transitional period without Hamas
International Board of Peace
Chaired by Trump to oversee government, members to be confirmed 2026
Palestinian Authority
Reforms required before taking role, still unconfirmed
Sources: Reuters, OCHA
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