Even the prospect of civil war cannot be ruled out,' an expert tracking growing violence in the West Bank told Newsweek.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rise in popularity during the war with Iran may already be fading, as pressure mounts at home to end the conflict in Gaza.

The ceasefire between Iran and Israel, announced by President Donald Trump on June 24, has held as of July 2, despite early accusations of violations. Both nations are resuming normal activities like reopening schools and airspace.

One of the main sticking points between Israel and Hamas has been whether a ceasefire would be temporary or pave the way to the end of the devastating war

I hope, for the good of the Middle East, that Hamas takes this Deal, because it will not get better — IT WILL ONLY GET WORSE,” he said.

Trump said a 60-day period would be used to work toward ending the conflict — something Israel says it won't accept until Hamas is defeated.