A fragile ceasefire has held in Gaza since October 2025, yet Israeli forces have expanded control beyond the agreed withdrawal line, established additional outposts, and reported multiple violations amid stalled implementation of the U.S.-backed Board of Peace roadmap. Key sticking points include the sequencing of Hamas disarmament and any Israeli withdrawal, with reconstruction plans dependent on transferring authority to a technocratic Palestinian administration. The most immediate catalyst is the U.S.-drafted UN Security Council resolution authorizing an International Stabilization Force to support border security, demilitarization, aid corridors, and civilian protection, scheduled for a vote in early October 2026. Ongoing Doha talks involving mediators, Israeli officials, and envoys have produced draft proposals, while Israel’s October 27 elections and broader diplomatic negotiations continue to shape timelines for any multinational deployment.