Summary
Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced that a second phase of the peace plan for Gaza is near, with ongoing issues to be resolved. This phase, part of a plan led by President Donald Trump, involves Israeli troop withdrawal, establishing a transitional authority, and deploying an international security force. Discussions with Hamas about disarmament are ongoing, with international pressure to progress the plan.
Key Facts
- Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that the second phase of the Gaza peace plan is close.
- The plan requires Israel to withdraw troops and establish a transitional authority in Gaza.
- An international security force is supposed to be deployed to help with the transition.
- Hamas is expected to disarm, although talks on how to handle weapons are still ongoing.
- A Red Cross team and Hamas are searching for the remains of Sergeant Ran Gvili, an Israeli police officer killed in October 2023.
- Ongoing accusations of ceasefire violations continue between Israel and Hamas.
- Netanyahu plans to discuss the peace plan with President Trump at the end of December.
- A senior Hamas official indicated a willingness to negotiate on weapon storage to prevent further conflict.
