One year following US President Donald Trump’s declaration ending the war in Gaza, the long-term pledges tied to the ceasefire agreement remain largely unfulfilled. The ceasefire, originally enacted on October 10, 2025, aimed to establish lasting stability after a period of intense conflict. A key component of the agreement involved the release of hostages held by Hamas, which occurred three days after the announcement. Hamas freed the final 20 living hostages captured during their attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, the deadliest single day in Israel’s history. Despite this crucial step, broader commitments related to reconstruction and sustained calm have seen limited progress, raising concerns about the future of the agreement and the situation in Gaza. The lack of fulfilled promises casts a shadow on the initial optimism surrounding the ceasefire.