Ceasefire: Talks to commence on Phase B while extending Phase A under the Israeli-Hamas agreement.
Talks for phase two of the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire are expected to start soon.
Phase A of the ceasefire involves hostage and detainee releases by both sides.
Egypt will host negotiations, with the U.S. envoy potentially participating.
Israel demands disarmament as a condition for its full troop withdrawal from Gaza.
Overview of the Ceasefire Agreement
Multiple Israeli media platforms have reported that discussions on phase two of the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire agreement are expected to commence in the coming days. This development signals a critical juncture in the prolonged conflict between Israel and Hamas, with hopes for extending peace talks and achieving substantive resolutions.
The initial agreement, referred to as ‘Phase A,’ was set to conclude on Saturday. It stipulates the release of 33 hostages by Hamas and, reciprocally, the staged release of detained Palestinians by Israel. Both sides have demonstrated a commitment to implementing the negotiated terms thus far, with the final stage of planned releases expected to conclude by Thursday.
Negotiation Details for Phase Two
Reportedly, Israel is offering Hamas ‘time’ to determine its course of action. Israeli and Egyptian officials have hinted at substantial progress in auxiliary negotiations, with Egypt playing a pivotal mediating role. Egyptian authorities are slated to host talks advancing discussions toward
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