• Mou Mou
• 04 Feb, 2025

US President Donald Trump has stated that there are "No Guarantees" the ceasefire in Gaza will last. His remarks come just before his scheduled meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington to discuss the next phase of the truce with Hamas.

Context

As Netanyahu arrived in Washington, discussions were expected to focus on maintaining stability in Gaza, countering Iran and securing the release of remaining hostages. The ceasefire which took effect two weeks ago has allowed humanitarian aid to reach Gaza and brought temporary relief to the conflict-ridden region.

Hamas officials have indicated their willingness to begin negotiations for the next phase of the truce which may lead to further prisoner exchanges and a long-term peace agreement. However tensions remain high with Trump cautioning that peace in the region is still uncertain.

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Meanwhile Israel continues its military operations in the West Bank targeting suspected militant groups. The international community is closely watching the developments, as the ceasefire's success could impact broader diplomatic relations in the Middle East.