The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is set to end after an exchange of hostages and prisoners. The hope is that these short-term pauses will eventually lead to negotiations for a longer-term ceasefire. However, reaching a comprehensive agreement remains challenging, with Israel aiming to eliminate Hamas and its infrastructure in Gaza. The current ceasefire relies on the exchange of hostages and prisoners, a process that could become more complex as negotiations involve captured combatants, including high-profile Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.