Why Gaza Ceasefires Keep Breaking Down

Initial peace deals are simple: they pause the fighting. But they avoid the real obstacles—who runs Gaza after, what happens to Hamas's weapons, freeing Israeli hostages, and rebuilding homes. These decisions have supporters and opponents across Israel, Palestinian territories, and countries like Qatar and Egypt. Past ceasefires haven't failed from bad diplomacy. They've collapsed when events on the ground made continuing politically impossible for one side.