The two-year war eased with a ceasefire three months ago, but the fighting has not entirely ceased. Even metal poles for tents have been kept out because Israel says Hamas could use them for weapons. (Eyad Baba/AFP/Getty Images)Under the ceasefire plan, Hamas needs to disarm and hand over power. A child sitting on a bike is pushed past tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on Jan. 11. But with Trump’s own name on this ceasefire agreement, he has the final word here.

Source: CBC News January 18, 2026 20:11 UTC