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Human Rights Watch (HRW) statement regarding the October 2025 US-brokered ceasefire agreement, which includes a ceasefire, release of hostages, release of Palestinians from Israeli detention, increased humanitarian aid, and phased Israeli military withdrawal from parts of Gaza. HRW warns the ceasefire must not become a substitute for accountability, arguing that conditions for a genuine end to the genocide, including full restoration of humanitarian access and a genuine path to Palestinian rights, remain unmet. Essential for researchers and advocates working on accountability and the political dimensions of the October 2025 ceasefire, as HRW's statement establishes that ceasefire conditions and accountability requirements are distinct.
