What are the hurdles to implementing phase two of Gaza ceasefire?

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In January 2026, the US declared the start of phase two of its Gaza peace plan, aiming for Hamas disarmament and subsequent reconstruction. President Trump stated a deal with Hamas was imminent, threatening consequences for non-compliance. However, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu downplayed the announcement as largely symbolic. The transition to this next phase faces hurdles, particularly regarding commitments from both sides. Political analysts and experts are questioning the feasibility of the plan's implementation, considering the lack of explicit demands from the US for Israel to fulfill its obligations. The success of phase two remains uncertain despite the US announcement.

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Benjamin Netanyahu described the US announcement as largely symbolic.

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We have officially entered the second phase of Gaza’s 20-point peace plan.

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Trump issued a new demand for Hamas demilitarisation.

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The US says its Gaza plan is moving towards disarmament and reconstruction.

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Washington will reach a deal with Hamas on handing over its weapons.

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Inside StoryThe US says its Gaza plan is moving towards disarmament and reconstruction.“We have officially entered the second phase of Gaza’s 20-point peace plan.”Those were the words of US President Donald Trump, who said that Washington will reach a deal with Hamas on handing over its weapons while threatening the group with consequences if it doesn’t comply.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3‘Easy way or hard’: Trump issues new demand for Hamas demilitarisationlist 2 of 3US declares phase two of Gaza ceasefire, but what did phase one deliver?list 3 of 3Killings in Gaza despite ceasefire phase 2 announcementend of listTrump stopped short of calling on Israel to fulfil its commitments, however, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the US announcement as largely symbolic.So, is the transition to the next phase even possible?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Xavier Abu Eid – Political analyst and former adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization negotiation teamYezid Sayigh – Senior fellow at the Carnegie Middle East CenterYossi Beilin – Former Israeli justice ministerPublished On 16 Jan 2026

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