The ongoing 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile as both sides trade accusations of violations. Despite tensions, Hamas signaled on Thursday that the agreement could still hold, emphasizing its commitment to the signed terms, including the scheduled exchange of prisoners.

Hamas had previously announced it would halt the release of hostages, prompting Israel to threaten a return to military operations. Israeli officials insist that three hostages must be released by Saturday for the ceasefire to continue. In response, Hamas accused Israel of failing to uphold aid delivery commitments and stated it would not proceed with the scheduled release until the issue was resolved.

Talks in Cairo, involving Hamas representatives and Egyptian security officials, have focused on securing humanitarian aid, including mobile homes, tents, medical supplies, fuel, and heavy machinery for rubble clearance. Hamas claims that only 73,000 of the required 200,000 tents have arrived, while Israel maintains that 400,000 tents have been allowed in. International aid organizations report ongoing logistical challenges and emphasize that the current aid levels remain insufficient.

The ceasefire negotiations have been further complicated by remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Palestinians should be relocated from Gaza for development under U.S. control, triggering backlash across the Arab world.

Hamas has so far released 16 Israeli hostages, along with five Thai nationals, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. However, negotiations on a second phase of the deal—expected to involve the release of remaining hostages and a potential Israeli withdrawal from Gaza—have stalled. An Israeli delegation left Doha earlier this week after just two days of talks.

The uncertainty surrounding the ceasefire has led to mass protests in Israel, with demonstrators urging the government to prioritize the safe return of hostages. Meanwhile, concerns grow that the collapse of the agreement could reignite a devastating conflict that has already claimed thousands of lives.