Three years on, Gaza peace process stalls as global attention fades
A year after a ceasefire halted major fighting, Gaza reconstruction has barely begun. International pressure to deliver peace has weakened.
Three years after the October 2023 Hamas attack killed some 1,200 Israelis, a ceasefire took effect, coming after two years of devastating war that killed more than 74,000 Palestinians. A US-backed peace plan helped free surviving hostages and allowed displaced Gazans to return to the north.
Gaza's progress has stalled one year on. Aid remains restricted.
Real reconstruction has not started. Close to 1,400 Gazans have died since the ceasefire.
Hamas has not disarmed. An international force meant to stabilize Gaza has not deployed.
An Israeli election on October 27 could be crucial for the region's future. Without ongoing international pressure, experts warn either side could easily stop the fragile process.
- ~1,200 Israelis killed, 251 taken hostage
- October 2023 attack
- October 27, could reshape region's future
- Israeli election
Why it mattersIsrael's coming election could decide if the peace process moves forward or collapses. This would reshape the region for years.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect, but escalation in Gaza or the West Bank would affect global oil prices and Australian defence partnerships in the Middle East.
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