Israel launched its assault in Gaza after Hamas-led fighters stormed throughout its borders on Oct 7, 2023, killing 1,200 individuals and taking greater than 250 hostages, based on Israeli tallies.
Since then, Israeli forces have killed greater than 46,000 Palestinians in Gaza, based on Palestinian well being officers.
Just one ceasefire has been held thus far, lasting for a single week in November 2023, throughout which round half of the hostages, together with most ladies, kids and international labourers, had been freed in return for Palestinian detainees.
Either side have been dedicated in precept for months to the prospect of a ceasefire accompanied by a swap of remaining hostages for detainees. However earlier talks foundered over the steps that might comply with, with Hamas rejecting any deal that stopped in need of bringing a everlasting finish to the struggle, whereas Israel mentioned it might not finish the struggle till Hamas is dismantled.
Trump’s Jan 20 inauguration is now broadly seen as a de facto deadline for a ceasefire settlement. Trump has mentioned there could be “hell to pay” except hostages held by Hamas are freed earlier than he takes workplace, whereas Biden has additionally referred to as for a remaining push for a deal earlier than he leaves.