Jerusalem: Despite unresolved concerns between Israel and Hamas over alleged ceasefire violations and matters not addressed in the first stage, a US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza has moved into its second phase.
Israel’s non-negotiable demand, Hamas’s refusal to officially commit to full disarming, and Israel’s ambiguity on whether it will completely remove its forces from Gaza continue to be the most divisive issues.
The announcement on Wednesday of the establishment of a Palestinian technocratic committee to oversee day-to-day governance in Gaza following the conflict does not address more significant political and security issues.
The plan’s first phase, which was part of a 20-point proposal presented by US President Donald Trump, started on October 10 and was primarily intended to put an end to the fighting in the Gaza Strip, permit the entry of aid, and ensure the return of all hostages, both living and dead, held by Hamas and affiliated Palestinian militant organizations. With the exception of the remains of one Israeli, Ran Gvili, all hostages have since been released. Israel has accused Hamas of postponing the transfer of Gvili’s body, while Hamas claims it was challenging to find the remains due to extensive damage in Gaza. It pains me to go on. Have we given up?
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