Khaberni - The current truce in the Gaza Strip is going through a delicate phase, amid accusations of breaches and ongoing field tensions in some areas. Despite the success of mediators, especially Egypt, Qatar, and the United Nations, in securing a partial ceasefire and completing most prisoner and body exchanges, the continued presence of a limited number of unreturned Israeli bodies without a final settlement still threatens to reignite the situation.
The primary approach to saving the truce is the humanitarian path. Tens of thousands of families still live in overcrowded camps lacking even the most basic life necessities, and hospitals are unable to meet the needs of the wounded and sick. It has become necessary to introduce aid without restrictions and to open crossings regularly, as any sense of a return to normal life decreases the likelihood of escalation.
In parallel, an effective international monitoring mechanism must be activated to ensure compliance with the agreement, as the lack of transparency in monitoring breaches was one of the main reasons for the collapse of previous truces.
Deploying neutral observers along the front lines and establishing a joint coordination center under the supervision of the United Nations could enhance trust between the parties and prevent the recurrence of field errors that are exploited as pretexts for escalation. However, calm alone is insufficient unless accompanied by a clear political vision that addresses the roots of the crisis. The ongoing ambiguity regarding the future of governance in Gaza creates an administrative and security vacuum that could ignite at any moment, highlighting the importance of forming a consensus Palestinian administration under Arab supervision and with international support, capable of transparently managing services and reconstruction, and uniting efforts toward lasting stability.
Linking the reconstruction process to compliance with the ceasefire provides a real incentive for all parties to maintain the truce. Additionally, international accountability mechanisms must be activated against those who violate the agreement or target civilians. The impunity after each round of fighting has made previous truces merely temporary periods between wars, and investigating violations could restore some trust in the seriousness of the international community and its ability to protect civilians. Meanwhile, the regional role remains pivotal; Egypt and Qatar have proven capable of bringing the conflicting parties together over the past months, but maintaining this momentum requires clear American and European support that links reconstruction and funding to continued calm and applies balanced pressure on both sides to prevent a slide back into confrontation.
The truce in Gaza is not an end in itself but a test of the parties' will to transform temporary calm into relative peace that gives people a chance to live. Without opening passages, fair monitoring, and just accountability, the truce will remain mere ink on paper, and the sector will continue to be stuck between the ashes of war and an unfulfilled hope.
