Gaza ceasefire stalls one year on amid ongoing violations
One year after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in October 2025, brokered by the United States, implementation has largely stalled. The agreement, which included a two-phase plan with provisions for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal, aimed to end a devastating three-year conflict. However, violence has continued on the ground. Since the ceasefire began, over 1,400 Palestinians and 5 Israeli military personnel have been killed, according to updated casualty figures. Humanitarian groups say nearly one child dies per day in Gaza, and roughly 1.2 million people still face severe food insecurity. Key obstacles include disagreements over military withdrawal, Hamas disarmament conditions, and the deployment of an international stabilization force. Mediators including the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey are pushing for implementation of phase two, which addresses Gaza's reconstruction and governance. Both sides accuse the other of violations, while international organizations call for renewed commitment to the agreement's core provisions.
Key facts
- The US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect October 10, 2025
- Over 1,400 Palestinians and 5 Israeli military personnel killed since ceasefire began
- Approximately 1 child killed per day in Gaza since October 2025, according to Save the Children
- 1.2 million Gazans face crisis-level food insecurity as of July 2026
- 74,000 Palestinians killed and 175,000 wounded since October 2023 war began
- Ceasefire's second phase addressing disarmament, Israeli withdrawal, and reconstruction remains stalled
- Over 100 humanitarian organizations say ceasefire exists in name only
- International Stabilization Force deployment has not yet occurred
How different outlets framed it
Left-leaning coverage: Left-leaning outlets highlight the humanitarian catastrophe and ongoing violations by Israeli forces. They criticize Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for rejecting peace plan components, citing his refusal to withdraw troops and pressure from far-right coalition partners. These sources stress that Palestinians have shown flexibility while Israel obststructs progress and prolongs suffering.
Right-leaning coverage: Right-leaning outlets emphasize security concerns and Israel's position that troop withdrawal must follow confirmed Hamas disarmament. Some note that Israeli leaders face domestic pressure from far-right ministers opposing the agreement. They frame continued military operations as necessary given alleged Hamas violations and ongoing threats.
Limits of this briefing
Casualty figures vary slightly across sources due to different reporting periods and methodologies. Right-wing Israeli domestic opposition was more prominent in earlier 2026 articles than current coverage; latest reporting focuses on implementation gaps rather than domestic politics. Limited direct statements from Netanyahu's government in recent sources; analysis of Israeli position relies partly on Palestinian and international sources.
Sources
- Al Jazeera: Gaza ceasefire 'exists in name only', more than 100 NGOs say Left
- Council on Foreign Relations: A Guide to the Gaza Peace Deal Centre
- Washington Post: A US-brokered ceasefire was supposed to end the war in Gaza. A year later, progress has stalled Centre
- Amnesty International: Gaza ceasefire exists in name only, say more than 100 organizations Left
- Long War Journal: Gaza peace plan sees slow progress after Hamas meets in Cairo Right