In a fresh round of talks, U.S. mediator Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Monday to chart phase two of the Gaza truce 🌐. They dove into the most sensitive parts of the ceasefire plan, aiming to bring lasting calm to the region.
Phase One Recap
Phase one is still underway, focused on bringing home remaining hostages. Both sides say it's a crucial step before moving forward.
Inside Phase Two
- 🛡️ Disarming Hamas to remove its military capabilities
- ⚙️ Demilitarizing Gaza for safer communities
- 🤝 Ensuring Hamas plays no role in Gaza’s future
- 🌍 Establishing an international stabilization force
According to Israeli government spokeswoman Shosh Bedrosian:
Together, the two discussed phase one, which we are currently still in, to bring our remaining hostages, and the future of phase two of this plan, which includes the disarming of Hamas, demilitarizing Gaza and ensuring Hamas will have no role in the future of Gaza ever again.
Bedrosian added that details of the international stabilization force are still being worked out. Meanwhile, Hamas has insisted that giving up its weapons is a red line.
As talks continue, many eyes remain on whether both sides can bridge these tough issues and keep the path to peace moving forward. Stay tuned for updates! 😊
Reference(s):
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