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U.S. Prepares Gaza Ceasefire Amid Hamas Disarmament Standoff

12/24/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced preparations for the Gaza ceasefire's second phase after talks with Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.
The plan would establish a Palestinian technocratic government and deploy the International Stabilization Force as Israeli forces withdraw.
Hamas refuses to disarm, keeping the disarmament issue contentious.
Mediators call for compromises from Israel and Hamas to advance the plan.
Turkey's involvement faces Israel's opposition to deploying Turkish troops in Gaza.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, initiated a peace process between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), establishing the Palestinian Authority for limited self-governance. Despite hopes for a permanent settlement within five years, unresolved issues like territorial control and disarmament persist, complicating current discussions on governance and international stabilization efforts, and impacting regional stability.

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Story summary

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced preparations for the Gaza ceasefire's second phase after talks with Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.
The plan would establish a Palestinian technocratic government and deploy the International Stabilization Force as Israeli forces withdraw.
Hamas refuses to disarm, keeping the disarmament issue contentious.
Mediators call for compromises from Israel and Hamas to advance the plan.
Turkey's involvement faces Israel's opposition to deploying Turkish troops in Gaza.

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