"The second phase of the ceasefire, that has been in force since October, involves the Israeli army withdrawing its positions in the Gaza Strip, while Hamasis supposed to lay down its weapons, with the Islamist militant group seeing its disarmament as a major sticking point. According to Israeli government spokeswoman Shosh Bedrosian, Netanyahu is to discuss the agreement in a view of making sure that "Hamas is disarmed" and "Gaza is demilitarized.""
"The US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is expected to be one of the main topics discussed between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The second phase of the ceasefire, that has been in force since October, involves the Israeli army withdrawing its positions in the Gaza Strip, while Hamasis supposed to lay down its weapons, with the Islamist militant group seeing its disarmament as a major sticking point."
U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is expected to be a main topic in talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The second phase of the ceasefire, in force since October, involves the Israeli army withdrawing its positions in the Gaza Strip while Hamas is supposed to lay down its weapons. Hamas views disarmament as a major sticking point. Israeli officials emphasize that Netanyahu will seek to ensure Hamas is disarmed and Gaza is demilitarized. Both Israel and Hamas have accused the other of frequent ceasefire violations.
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