Earlier this month, Israel and Hamas announced a ceasefire to the two-year war in Gaza. The agreement was brokered in part by the United States, but American officials are concerned, according to the New York Times,

Military and Middle East experts say a new Gaza rebuilding plan focused on creating secure enclaves, restoring stability and cutting off Hamas terrorists could succeed in the long term.

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

Hamas is reasserting control of parts of Gaza not occupied by Israeli forces as the ceasefire takes hold – amid continuing uncertainty about security in the territory if the group is disarmed.

Hossam al-Astal claimed that four militia groups fighting against Hamas were working as part of a coordinated effort on Project New Gaza. Israel has reportedly backed four different militia groups to fight against Hamas in the Gaza Strip,

President Trump on Saturday placed preliminary blame on Hamas should its ceasefire with Israel fail, but called the current deal in place an “enduring peace.” “I think it will

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

Israel said Sunday it responded after "terrorists" attacked troops operating in the Rafah area with gunfire and an anti-tank missile. Hamas said it was unaware of the clashes.

Secretary of State Rubio declared UNRWA won't assist Gaza aid delivery, calling the U.N. agency a "subsidiary of Hamas" amid the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.