Gaza ceasefire stalls as both sides accuse each other of violations
A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been in effect since October 2025, but negotiations over its second phase have largely stalled as of November 2026. The agreement aimed to include Hamas disarmament, international force deployment, and Israeli withdrawal, but disagreements persist over implementation details and ceasefire compliance. Both sides report thousands of violations. Israel demands full Hamas disarmament before military withdrawal, while Palestinians say Israel is blocking humanitarian aid and reconstruction. Despite the truce, Israeli airstrikes have continued almost daily, killing over 1,600 Palestinians since the ceasefire began. International mediators from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the US Board of Peace continue efforts to move negotiations forward, but progress remains minimal over the past year.
Key facts
- A US-brokered ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025, beginning a phased agreement
- As of November 2026, at least 1,614 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began
- Hamas claims over 3,500 Israeli ceasefire violations; Israel documents Palestinian violations
- Negotiations have stalled over Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal timing, and humanitarian aid access
- An international Board of Peace was established to oversee ceasefire implementation and Gaza reconstruction
How different outlets framed it
Left-leaning coverage: Left-leaning sources highlight Israel's systematic violations of the ceasefire, ongoing airstrikes killing civilians, and restrictions on humanitarian aid and reconstruction. They emphasize Palestinian suffering, the humanitarian crisis, and argue that Israel is using the ceasefire as cover to maintain military occupation and prevent Gaza's recovery.
Right-leaning coverage: Right-leaning sources stress Netanyahu's security concerns and demands for full Hamas disarmament before Israeli withdrawal, argue that Hamas is reconstituting and rearming, and highlight Palestinian violations documented by the Israeli military. They emphasize Israel's security needs and Netanyahu's rejection of peace plans he views as inadequate safeguards.
Limits of this briefing
Casualty figures and violation counts are disputed and have not been independently verified by international bodies. Coverage reflects significant disagreement between Israeli and Palestinian sources on ceasefire compliance, making objective assessment challenging.
Sources
- New Arab: Gaza ceasefire talks return to square one amid escalation fears Left
- CNN: US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce Centre
- Long War Journal: Gaza peace plan sees slow progress after Hamas meets in Cairo Right
- PBS NewsHour: Netanyahu says announcement of Gaza ceasefire's next phase is only a declarative move Centre
- Egyptian Gazette: Gaza ceasefire mediators call for end to Israeli violations Centre