Gaza Ceasefire 'On the Brink' as Hamas Disarmament Deadline Set to Expire

The Gaza ceasefire is described as being 'on the brink' of collapse as a deadline set for Hamas to respond to disarmament terms is set to expire. The risk of deal collapse is rising significantly, with mediators warning that failure to reach agreement could unravel the fragile truce that has held since October 2025. Hamas has repeatedly rejected disarmament demands as preconditions for Phase Two negotiations, framing them as incompatible with Palestinian sovereignty. The expiring deadline marks a critical inflection point for post-ceasefire diplomacy.