A hudna extends beyond the Western concept of a ceasefire and obliges parties to use the period to seek a permanent, non-violent resolution to their differences'.
Hamas did not abide by the agreement made by Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat In 2006, Hamas won the absolute majority in Gaza's general elections.
Large parts of the population in Gaza live in dire poverty and depend on humanitarian support from abroad.
Haniyeh became prime minister after Hamas won the.