Gaza Ceasefire: 500 Palestinians, 4 Israeli Soldiers Killed; 3 Reasons Peace Remains Elusive

• Despite a ceasefire, over 520 Palestinians and 4 Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza in nearly four months, averaging 4.5 deaths daily.
• The death toll is significantly lower than during the full-scale war, which saw over 92 deaths daily between October 2023 and October 2025.
• Roadblocks to lasting peace include Hamas's reluctance to disarm, Israel's refusal for full withdrawal from Gaza, and delays in deploying an International Stabilization Force (ISF).
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused by Palestinian officials of intentionally impeding peace to continue occupation and annexation.
• The 20-point Gaza ceasefire agreement, brokered by US President Donald Trump, included conditions for Hamas disarmament and ISF deployment.