US EditionWhat Happens Next in ‘Phase Two’ of Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Plan
Negotiations focus on disarming Hamas and rebuilding Gaza to ensure lasting peace after hostages were returned following a ceasefire that began on Oct 10.
- On 10 October, the ceasefire came into effect and Israeli forces withdrew to an agreed line, allowing Hamas to prepare living hostages for return on Monday.
- The deal's phased approach links a ceasefire and hostage returns to later reconstruction, with the first phase securing ceasefire and hostages and the second focusing on rebuilding under Palestinian technocrats, following United States President Donald Trump's 20-point plan.
- The UN estimated reconstruction needs could reach $70bn, while Jaco Cilliers, UNDP official, said funding from the United States and Arab and European states looks likely but rebuilding may take decades.
- Israeli families were incensed on Monday that not all remains would be returned, while Israel released around 2,000 Palestinians and the ceasefire remains fragile.
- Full withdrawal is contingent on Hamas disarming and Israeli pullback from around 53 per cent of the strip, but Hamas told AFP disarmament was "out of the question" while phase two talks continue.
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"The difficult discussions have begun on what will be (Phase 2) the security of Gaza, its administration and the guarantee that there will no longer be a war" (ANSA)
The heads of state left after the summit in Sharm el Sheikh. Mediators there are now trying to prevent a new escalation between Hamas and Israel and negotiate further steps.
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Two years of hostilities have left the city devastated. Thousands of Palestinians have begun to return, including prisoners released this week, as part of the exchange between Israel and Hamas. They return to what was once their home, but find only the remains of an interrupted life. United Nations estimates that 90 per cent of homes in Gaza have been destroyed. Hospitals, schools, roads and basic infrastructure were rendered useless after the b…
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