Some Palestinians expressed scant hope on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced that a deal has been reached for the militant group Hamas to disarm and for Israel to withdraw its forces in Gaza. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
However, according to Palestinians, many hurdles, conditions and long timelines remained to wind down the war. They expressed distrust in the full withdrawal of Israeli forces and doubted that this deal would lead to real results.
As reported by an Associated Press correspondent, on Saturday an Israeli airstrike occurred in the central Gaza Strip, in Deir al-Balah, near al-Aqsa Hospital. This shows that Israeli military operations continue even after the announcement of the deal.
Despite Trump's statement, distrust prevails among Gaza residents that this deal will be implemented in practice. In their opinion, Hamas disarmament will not be easy, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops also remains a complex issue.
According to Associated Press, the exact terms of the deal have not yet been made public, but its implementation will depend on many factors. The hopes and fears of Palestinians are mixed, and they look to the future with anxiety.
The situation in Gaza remains complex, and the end of the war still seems distant. The deal announced by Trump may be a first step, but its outcome will be shown by time.