Hamas is currently deliberating on the latest proposal for a cease-fire with Israel, with the hope of preventing an Israeli attack on the Gaza town of Rafah. The United States and other mediators are pushing for this deal, but its success is dependent on whether Israel can accept ending the conflict without achieving its goal of dismantling Hamas.
A recent U.N. report highlighted the extensive damage caused by nearly seven months of Israeli bombardment and ground offensives in Gaza. It estimated that if the war were to cease immediately, it would take until 2040 to rebuild all the destroyed homes. The report warned that the economic repercussions would be long-lasting, hindering development for generations to come.
