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flag A fragile Gaza truce nears end with one hostage left, amid unresolved disputes over peace terms and security forces.

flag The Gaza ceasefire, active since October 10 under a U.S.-led peace plan, is at a critical stage as its first phase nears completion, with only one Israeli hostage remaining. flag Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stated the truce is not yet a full ceasefire, stressing that lasting peace requires full Israeli military withdrawal, restored movement in and out of Gaza, and stability—conditions not yet met. flag Since the truce began, over 360 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes, including two in a recent airstrike near Gaza City, which Israel said it was unaware of but claimed targeted militants. flag The next phase, involving an international security force, a new technocratic Palestinian government, Hamas disarmament, and eventual Israeli withdrawal, has not yet started. flag Disagreements persist over the force’s composition, command, and participation, with Turkey expressing concerns and Israel opposing Turkish involvement. flag An international oversight body, possibly led by former President Donald Trump, is expected by year’s end. flag Regional tensions remain high, with Syria’s interim president accusing Israel of unjustified aggression and calling for a withdrawal from Syrian territory.

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