Gaza Ceasefire Stalled Over Disarmament

The U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, overseen by Nickolay Mladenov, has stalled due to Hamas' refusal to disarm. This deadlock has paralyzed reconstruction efforts in Gaza Strip and prevented Israeli troop withdrawals, leading to dire conditions for its 2 million residents. Israel continues to control over half of Gaza Strip and has stepped up attacks, while Hamas maintains its arsenal and control over parts of the territory. Nickolay Mladenov emphasized that disarmament is 'not negotiable' and is crucial for any progress, including the establishment of a new Palestinian government and international security force. Both Israel and Hamas have been accused of violating the ceasefire, with the humanitarian situation worsening and fears of a return to full-scale war looming.