The group still commands thousands of fighters, but the war has taken a toll on its weapons supplies and its political future is uncertain.

The Israeli government has halted humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza strip after the IDF struck targets in southern Gaza on Sunday

Aid agencies have said the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire despite the recent US-brokered ceasefire. Although there is a provision in the deal for an increase in the amount of aid entering the strip, supplies are “way below what is needed”, UN Palestinian refugee agency Gaza director Sam Rose told the BBC.

Hamas war ceasefire has provided some respite for Palestinians in Gaza after two years of killings and destruction.

The Trump peace plan calls for an international security force in the Gaza Strip, but countries that might send troops are wary of danger, an unclear mission and being seen as occupiers.

An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.

President Trump insisted that the cease-fire in the Gaza Strip is “still in place” despite accusations from Hamas and Israel that each side has violated the truce. “We wanna make sure that it’s going to be very peaceful with Hamas,

As a Christian, this region of the world means a great deal to me,' Vance said at the start of whirlwind trip to salvage the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.