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The ceasefire agreements that ended the recent conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon are at risk of collapse, according to a report by the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth.

The report said it took nearly a year to reach the ceasefire in Lebanon and just over a month in Gaza. Now, both agreements have reached a “critical point” at the same time and could fall apart.

The Gaza ceasefire, which began on 10 October 2025, was part of a plan to resolve major issues following the return of living prisoners. Other contentious matters, including the disarming of Hamas, were scheduled to be addressed later. However, ongoing disputes and the failure to return all deceased prisoners have raised questions about Gaza’s future.

The newspaper added that some senior US officials under President Donald Trump reportedly fear that his peace plan for the region, which is meant to formally end fighting between Israel and Hamas, may fail due to difficulties in implementing key parts.

Under the first stage of the plan, 20 living prisoners were returned. Israel currently controls around 53 per cent of Gaza’s territory, including large agricultural areas, Rafah in the south, and parts of Gaza City. Meanwhile, nearly two million Palestinians have been displaced to camps made up of tents and the ruins of cities that remain under Hamas control.

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