Tensions remain high amidst fragile ceasefire

Following the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners on October 13, 2025, complex issues remain regarding the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Among the most difficult issues left to resolve is Israel’s insistence that a weakened Hamas disarm, which the group currently refuses to do. In the meantime, tension remains, with reports of Hamas deploying fighters across Gaza and deadly clashes erupting between the group and an armed clan.