"State of play: While the ceasefire has not broken down entirely, Israeli strikes have killed 366 Palestinians and Hamas attacks have killed several Israeli soldiers since it came into force on Oct. 11. One key element of phase one - the release by Hamas of all live and deceased hostages - is nearly complete. The remains of one deceased hostage have yet to be returned, and an Israeli delegation met with Qatari and Egyptian mediators on Thursday to discuss how to recover them."
"Driving the news: The second phase of the deal involves Israel pulling out of more of Gaza, an international stabilization force (ISF) deploying to Gaza, and a new governing structure coming into force, including the Trump-led Board of Peace. The UN Security Council recently authorized both the ISF and the board. U.S. officials say they're in the last stages of putting together the international force and the new governance structure for Gaza, which they hope to roll out in two or three weeks."
A ceasefire that came into force on Oct. 11 remains in place though Israeli strikes have killed 366 Palestinians and Hamas attacks have killed several Israeli soldiers. Phase one is nearly complete with Hamas having released all live and deceased hostages except for the remains of one deceased hostage, which mediators are trying to recover. Israel has agreed under U.S. pressure to open the Rafah crossing to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza for Egypt while security arrangements for returns are negotiated. Phase two envisions Israeli pullback, deployment of an international stabilization force, and a new governance structure led by a Trump-led Board of Peace.
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