Gaza ceasefire faces uncertainty as Israel delays prisoner release

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is uncertain as the first phase nears its end. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed the release of over 600 Palestinian prisoners, which was part of the agreement, citing Hamas's use of hostages for propaganda. Hamas accused Israel of violating the ceasefire terms, leading to tensions over the release of hostages. Recent incidents, including the mistaken identity of a returned body, have heightened frustrations in Israel and complicated negotiations for the next phase of the ceasefire. Discussions for the second phase have not started, with Hamas demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza in exchange for hostages. Meanwhile, Arab states are proposing alternatives for Gaza's future governance amid ongoing risks of renewed conflict.