Pitfalls loom as Trump's Gaza peace plan enters second phase

BBC News - World ConflictAnalysisEN 3 min read 100% complete January 15, 2026 at 01:31 PM

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Phase two of President Trump's Gaza peace plan faces significant obstacles. A key demand is the disarmament of Hamas and other groups, which Hamas has refused, potentially leading to renewed conflict with Israel. The ceasefire, already fragile with repeated violations and casualties on both sides, is at risk. Unclear is the extent of Israeli troop withdrawal and who will govern Gaza if not Hamas, which won elections 20 years ago. The plan lacks clarity on security, policing, and essential services. An International Stabilization Force involving countries like Egypt, Turkey, and others has been suggested, but details remain vague. Israel insists on maintaining a security presence, indicating a reluctance to fully withdraw.

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Israel insists it needs to maintain a strong security presence in Gaza.

factual — Jon Donnison, Correspondent, Jerusalem100% confidence

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said failure to disarm would 'bring serious consequences'.

quote — Steve Witkoff100% confidence

Trump's plan demands that Hamas, as well as other groups in Gaza, agree to disarm.

factual — Jon Donnison, Correspondent, Jerusalem100% confidence

The Israeli military says three of its soldiers have been killed in attacks by Palestinian armed groups during the same period.

statistic — Israeli military80% confidence

More than 450 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes since the ceasefire came into force.

statistic — Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza80% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Turkey 40% Saudi Arabia 40% Qatar 40% Egypt 40% United Arab Emirates 40% Steve Witkoff 60% Benjamin Netanyahu 70% United States 75% Donald Trump ×280% Israel ×485% Gaza Strip ×490% Hamas ×695%

Keywords

gaza peace plan 100% hamas 90% israeli military 70% ceasefire 60% military occupation 60% disarmament 50% palestinians 50% security presence 50% israeli strikes 40% governance 40%