Gaza Ceasefire on Knife's Edge: Will Hostages Return, Will Hamas Disarm?
This special report examines the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, with insights from Security Analyst Major Dan Pfefferman and I-24 News Diplomatic Correspondent Guy Azrael. A key guest states, 'Hamas has wanted from day one a ceasefire agreement that simply ends the war and allows them to maintain power.' The discussion centers on the complex hostage return negotiations and the critical demand for Hamas's demilitarization. The report delves into the sticking points of the agreement, including Hamas's failure to meet deadlines for returning all hostages, with the bodies of many still in Gaza. It explores the potential consequences if the deal collapses and what steps Israel, supported by international guarantors and mediators like the US, Egypt, and Qatar, might take to enforce the terms for a lasting peace.