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The agreement, which is set to expire in March, still faces many uncertainties. Hamas has not yet released all 33 hostages promised in the initial phase; only 16 have been freed so far. Moreover, seven of those released are confirmed dead, highlighting the risks and human costs still involved.
The internal political landscape in Israel also remains tense. Netanyahu’s coalition faces dissent, with some ministers threatening resignation if the ceasefire proceeds as planned. The ongoing debate about the second phase—full Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza in exchange for additional hostage releases—continues to be a contentious issue.