**Gaza Ceasefire Agreement on Brink of Collapse**
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, signed on January 19, is in danger of falling apart. Regional mediators, Egypt and Qatar, are working to salvage the deal after a top-level Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo for talks.
**Israeli Prime Minister‘s Ultimatum**
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister, has given Hamas an ultimatum: return all hostages by Saturday noon or face further military action. However, there is confusion over whether this applies to all 76 hostages in Gaza or just those still in the territory.
**US Plan for Gaza Rebuilding**
The US plan, proposed by Donald Trump, involves relocating the residents of Gaza to Jordan and Egypt. This has caused outrage throughout the Arab world. Egyptian leaders have developed their own comprehensive rebuilding plan without requiring Palestinians to leave their land.
**Impasse over Aid Delivery**
Hamas claims that Israel has not kept its promises for the initial phase of the ceasefire, which included allowing 300,000 tents or 60,000 caravans into Gaza. Fuel and generators are in short supply, especially in the north where water pumps and bakeries rely on them.
**Mediators Call for Adherence to Agreement**
Despite conflicting reports, mediators believe that resolving the issue of Israel’s aid to Gaza is possible. A senior Egyptian source has urged all parties to adhere to the terms and conditions of the agreement, warning of serious regional consequences if it collapses.
**Next Phase of Ceasefire Negotiations Delayed**
The first phase of the ceasefire deal is supposed to be over in March unless Hamas agrees to an extension. However, negotiations on this have been delayed due to pressure within Netanyahu’s coalition and growing evidence that Hamas remains a significant political force and military force in Gaza.
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