Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Gaza Ceasefire Enters Phase Two
There is a big fight between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
A temporary truce started in October, but there are still problems.
Israel wants Hamas to give up all their weapons, but Hamas hasn't agreed.
Israel also hasn't said if it will leave Gaza completely.
A new group of Palestinian experts has been made to help run Gaza after the war.
The US is helping with this plan.
Both sides are still arguing about important things, like who controls Gaza and when Israel will leave.
The US and other countries are trying to help them agree.
Gaza ceasefire enters phase two despite unresolved issues between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas refuses to publicly commit to full disarmament, a key demand from Israel.
Israel has not clarified if it will fully withdraw its forces from Gaza.
A 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee has been formed to manage post-war Gaza.
The US-backed plan aims for the full demilitarisation and reconstruction of Gaza.
- Who
- Israel, Hamas, US, Palestinian technocratic committee, Board of Peace
- What
- Gaza ceasefire enters phase two with unresolved issues
- When
- January 15, 2024
- Where
- Gaza Strip, Jerusalem, Egypt
- Why
- To end the war in Gaza and address governance and security questions
- Phase Two Start
- January 15, 2024
- Hostages Returned
- All except Ran Gvili's remains
- Hamas Demands
- Full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
- Israel Demands
- Full Hamas disarmament
- Palestinian Committee
- 15-member technocratic committee
- Board of Peace
- Chaired by US President Donald Trump
- Casualties Since Ceasefire
- 451 Palestinians and 3 Israeli soldiers
- International Stabilisation Force
- To secure Gaza and train police
Sources
Senior Hamas figure reported killed in air strike in Gaza
Senior Hamas figure reported killed in air strike in Gaza
Senior Hamas figure killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza
US-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Enters Phase 2 Despite Unresolved Issues
Israel strikes in Gaza kill 10, including senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad figures
Trump Announces 'Board Of Peace' Formed For Gaza
Trump says he is backing ‘newly appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government’ in Gaza
Gaza Ceasefire Enters Phase Two Despite Unresolved Issues