Six months after a ceasefire ended heavy fighting in the Gaza Strip, six months into the year, the situation continues to worsen with food and medicine shortages, continued Israeli attacks, destroyed hospitals, schools, and residential buildings, homelessness and overcrowding. Negotiations between Hamas, mediating countries, and representatives from President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace have stalled due to diplomatic disagreements over Hamas’ disarmament and an increasingly distracted Trump administration. Plans to improve Gaza's security, provide reconstruction and humanitarian relief, and institute a permanent governance structure in Gaza are also stalled. Despite improvements in security, reconstruction, and governance structures, most of the population are now homeless. The Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza, parts of which are still controlled by Hamas, said 784 people have been killed by Israeli attacks since the ceasefire came into effect in October. The International Rescue Committee reported that around 77% of Gaza's population is expected to face acute food insecurity this year. Israel has banned UNRWA employees from operating in Gaza and blocked its staff and foreign aid from entering the enclave in 2024.