The Gaza ceasefire began months ago. Here’s why the fighting persists

As Israeli strikes killed two dozen Palestinians on Wednesday, many in Gaza wondered what had become of the ceasefire reached between Israel and Hamas in October. Both sides accuse the other of violations, even as they continue to push ahead with the fragile process. At least 556 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since the U.S.-brokered truce came into effect, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Four Israeli soldiers have been killed in Gaza in the same period, with more injured, including a soldier who was severely wounded overnight. Little progress has been made on larger issues concerning Gaza's future.