Israel and Hamas have agreed to implement the first phase of a ceasefire, temporarily halting a two-year conflict that has devastated Gaza. Analysts describe the move as a critical but precarious milestone, with Chinese scholar Wang Jin of Northwest University's Center of Strategic Studies emphasizing the need for cautious optimism. While the short-term truce may hold, Wang warns that long-term stability hinges on resolving thorny issues like post-conflict governance, economic recovery, and Hamas' political role.
Rebuilding Gaza's infrastructure and establishing a unified administration remain key challenges, compounded by divisions within Israel's leadership. The international community is urged to support reconstruction efforts and mediate disputes to prevent renewed violence. Wang notes that while the ceasefire approval appears likely, the risk of escalation persists once initial terms expire—a reminder that diplomacy must outlast bullets.
