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A ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is holding after two years of war, but lasting peace remains uncertain.

The first phase frees remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, with Israeli troops withdrawing from parts of Gaza by Monday.

Unresolved issues including troop withdrawal, Hamas disarmament and Gaza’s future government could unravel the fragile deal, reigniting the war.

CAIRO — A ceasefire was holding in Gaza between Israel and Hamas on Saturday after two years of war. But will the agreement lead, as President Trump proclaimed, to “a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace”?

The deal required pressure on Israel and Hamas from the United States, Ara

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