On Sunday, cars loaded with belongings were seen heading north through Netzarim as part of a ceasefire deal that paused the 15-month war in Gaza. Troops have withdrawn from the area, fulfilling another commitment to the deal. However, tensions remain high as negotiations for the truce’s second phase, which includes the release of more Israeli hostages held by Hamas, have made little progress. President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate the population of Gaza has been met with rejection by Palestinians, Hamas, and the Arab world.
Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks suggesting Palestinians could establish a state in Saudi Arabia, further deteriorating relations between the two nations. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates also condemned Netanyahu’s comments.
There are concerns that Netanyahu may come under pressure to resume the war to defeat Hamas after the first phase, while also facing pressure to bring more hostages home. Netanyahu is sending a delegation to Qatar for talks, but low-level officials are involved, leading to speculation that a breakthrough in extending the truce may not be imminent. Netanyahu is expected to convene a meeting of key Cabinet ministers to discuss the second phase of the deal.
The war in Gaza has resulted in close to 48,000 deaths, with Hamas’ attack in October triggering the conflict. The ceasefire remains fragile and its extension is uncertain, as negotiations continue amidst diplomatic tensions and political pressure at home.
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