Does the agreement to ceasefire in Gaza practically mean the end of the war on the strip?

The current situation regarding the Gaza Strip is witnessing a cautious optimism following the announcement of an agreement on the first phase of the American plan for a ceasefire. However, there is a misunderstanding of the current situation.

This report reviews the reality of what has been achieved, clarifying the fundamental difference between "agreement on a truce" and "announcement of the end of the war." The current agreement, even if implemented, is merely a halt to military operations that are still ongoing at this moment, and does not in any way signify the end of the war.

It is essential to distinguish between two key phases to accurately understand the situation: the agreement phase (what has been reached) and the implementation phase (what has not yet happened). The implementation phase requires an official and clear announcement from all parties regarding the start date of the cessation of military operations.

After indirect negotiations in Sharm El Sheikh, it was announced that an agreement had been reached on the first phase of the American president's plan, which includes the following items: a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, humanitarian aid, and the return of displaced persons.

Despite the progress made, there are still substantial details that have not yet been clarified, making the road to ending the war long and complicated. The field situation remains unchanged until an official announcement is made regarding the timing of the start of implementation.