Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza corridor as ceasefire negotiations face challenges

Israeli forces have withdrawn from a key corridor in Gaza, marking a new phase in a fragile ceasefire. This withdrawal allows displaced Palestinians to return north, but negotiations for extending the ceasefire and releasing more hostages remain stalled. The ceasefire, which began on January 19, has held for 42 days, but tensions persist. Israeli troops still patrol Gaza's borders, and violence continues in the West Bank, where two women were killed by Israeli fire during military operations. Families of hostages are urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to extend the ceasefire, while he faces pressure from far-right allies to resume military action against Hamas. Complicating matters, former President Trump's proposal for Gaza's future has drawn criticism from various parties.