According to reports, the cease-fire was mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, allowing some degree of normalcy to re-establish as relations between the conflicting parties seek a middle ground. The contractors are tasked with conducting weapons checks to prevent armed militants from heading back north. However, individuals traveling by foot will be able to return without inspection, indicating a balance between security enforcement and humanitarian aid. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has emphasized the need for stringent checks, leaving many hoping that this truce might provide a pathway toward peace amid the turbulent backdrop of regional tensions.