Israel has agreed to extend the temporary ceasefire in Gaza as a bridging measure, following the conclusion of the first phase of its truce with Hamas.
The extension proposal is coming through the Middle East representative of U.S. President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff. According to the statement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, the extended truce will cover Ramadan, which ends in late March, and Passover, which lasts until mid-April.
So comes a critical milestone amid ongoing international efforts to cool off tensions in and around the region. Aim of the ceasefire: Allow humanitarian assistance to enter Gaza and create reprieve from violence. But the specificities of how this ceasefire will be operationalized and whether both sides will abide by it have not been made clear.
“The extension of the ceasefire is a step in the process toward a more comprehensive peace initiative. Israel is only agreeing to a temporary measure, wherein the permanent settlement of the conflict remains under multiple issues “looks to immediate resolution because they are politically and security-related concerns from both sides,” “both are existing in their contexts.” Alongside the many, as many might hope, preparing the region for sacred observances. Hopes that the temporary peace will provide a window for further diplomatic discussions and a more lasting resolution.
Edited by Saumya Sharan
