The continuation of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in Gaza Strip between Israel and Hamas, which came into effect on January 19, remains uncertain. The Israeli political and security cabinet has convened to discuss the second stage of the agreement.

Negotiations for the second stage of the ongoing ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in Gaza have been complicated with Israel’s government presenting new conditions.

The Israeli political and security cabinet has convened to discuss the second stage of the agreement.

NEGOTIATION PROCESS COMMENCES

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced the start of negotiations for the second stage of the agreement, stating, “We demand the complete disarmament of Gaza from military forces.”

Saar stated, “We will not support a plan where control of Gaza falls to Hamas or the Palestinian Authority.”