Since the US-brokered ceasefire took effect on October 10, tensions have simmered as both sides navigate its fragile terms. This agreement, however, is yet to be fully realized due to ongoing disputes, particularly involving allegations of violations.

Hamas has publicly accused Israel of breaching the ceasefire by releasing a detailed list of alleged infractions. Despite these tensions, a significant agreement was reached where Hamas consented to exchange the remains of 28 hostages for the bodies of 360 Palestinian militants who perished during the conflict. To date, they have handed over 17 bodies.

Meanwhile, the ceasefire has brought a glimmer of normalcy back to the lives of Palestinians. With the partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from certain areas of the Gaza Strip, residents have slowly begun to resume their daily routines, inching towards a semblance of peace.

Palestinians have gradually resumed parts of their daily lives with the ceasefire in place and the partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from some areas of the Gaza Strip. Source: Getty / Anadolu

It has turned over 17 so far.

The US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, met on Saturday with Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir during a visit to the region to discuss the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military said.