Description: News agencies worldwide reported the historical ceasefire agreement reached by both Hamas and Israel. The six – weeklong ceasefire was expected to commence on 19 Jan 2025 with a concise plan laid out by mediators from the US, Qatar and Egypt. The Israeli Knesset is expected to approve the agreement on 16 Jan 2025 which would be conducted in three separate phases and include hostage releases from both sides with the final phase being the reconstruction of Gaza.
Impact: The imminence of the ceasefire agreement indicates de – escalation of the raging conflict and possible temporary stabilization of the regional security and geopolitical situation. Guarantees of peace longitude would strictly depend on both sides respecting the terms of the agreement. With Israel under the international community’s microscope and Hamas on the backfoot, the agreement represents mid – term guarantor for laying the foundation of a possible conflict resolution. Ultimately, the ceasefire agreement depends on Israel’s internal political compromise and the establishment of a unified front in approaching all terms as absolutely necessary.