Are Israel, Hamas entering the second phase of Gaza ceasefire?

On December 10, 2025, Al Jazeera reported that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is reportedly preparing to enter its second phase. This development comes despite the fact that the initial phase of the ceasefire did not fully deliver on its intended outcomes. Israel has been accused of restricting aid deliveries into Gaza and continuing military strikes throughout the region, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians. The report by Simon Speakman Cordall aims to provide clarity on the current status of the agreement and the factors influencing its progression to the next phase. The reasons for the limited success of the first phase remain unclear.

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