🔻 Agreement announced in Gaza has not met with much public welcome Rashdi Abu Alouf — BBC News reporter in Gaza, from Cairo

In Gaza, the announcement of this agreement has not faced much public enthusiasm.

After years of unsuccessful ceasefires and agreements that have ended in failure, many Palestinians have become deeply skeptical about new political developments.

Some Gaza residents have expressed their views online and said that for them, beyond the details of the negotiations, it is important whether this agreement will really end the war, whether it will make it possible for displaced families to return to their homes, and whether it will bring lasting calm.

For many people, trust in both sides—Hamas and Israel—remains low, because previous agreements have repeatedly collapsed before they could lead to any tangible improvement in people’s living conditions.