"Since then, both sides have accused the other of breaking the deal. Israel has continued to restrict aid into the strip and conduct attacks. The Gazan health ministry says more than 400 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire, and UNICEF announced this week that at least 100 of the victims were children. Israel says Hamas militants continue to be a threat and that its airstrikes in Gaza are targeting the group."
"Hamas has so far refused to disarm and has yet to release the remains of one last hostage after freeing all living captives when the ceasefire began. Witkoff said that the US expects Hamas to immediately return the final dead hostage or expect "serious consequences." What does the second phase call for? Despite the continued violence and unresolved issues, the US wants to move forward on the second phase of the peace plan."
The US has launched Phase Two of a 20-point Gaza plan to move from ceasefire to demilitarization, technocratic governance, and reconstruction. A ceasefire that began on October 10 under Phase One has seen repeated violations and mutual accusations of breaches. Israel continues to restrict aid and carry out attacks, while Gazan health authorities report over 400 Palestinians killed since the ceasefire, including at least 100 children per UNICEF. Israel maintains that Hamas remains a threat and targets militants in airstrikes. Hamas has refused to disarm and has not returned the remains of a final hostage. Mediators named Ali Shaath to head a technocratic administration with no Hamas members.
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