Brussels, Jan. 15 (LaPresse) – The agreement is expected to guarantee an initial six-week suspension of fighting, which will be accompanied by the opening of negotiations to end the war. During these six weeks, 33 of nearly 100 hostages will be reunited with their loved ones after months of captivity with no contact with the outside world, although it is unclear whether all of them are still alive. It is still unclear exactly when and how many displaced Palestinians will be able to return to what remains of their homes, and whether the agreement will lead to the complete end of the war and the full withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, key demands from Hamas for the release of the remaining prisoners. Many long-term questions remain about post-war Gaza, including who will govern the territory or oversee the difficult task of reconstruction.
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