US declares phase two of Gaza ceasefire, but what did phase one deliver?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Mohammed Haddad,Mohammad MansourJanuary 16, 2026 at 09:47 AM

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In January 2026, the US announced "phase two" of its Gaza ceasefire plan, focusing on demilitarization, governance, and reconstruction. This follows a three-month ceasefire based on a 20-point plan initiated in October 2025. While Israeli attacks have decreased, they haven't stopped entirely, with hundreds of Palestinian deaths and injuries reported since the ceasefire began. Hamas released nearly all Israeli captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, but disputes remain. Hamas claims Israel has not released all agreed-upon prisoners, including women, children, and doctors. Talks are ongoing in Cairo, but uncertainty surrounds the next steps and the full implementation of the initial plan.

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UNICEF 30% Cairo 40% Suhail al-Hindi 40% Rafah crossing 40% Egypt ×250% Palestinians ×270% Donald Trump ×270% United States ×380% Israel ×790% Hamas ×390% Gaza Strip ×695%

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