"The US says its Gaza plan is moving towards disarmament and reconstruction. We have officially entered the second phase of Gaza's 20-point peace plan. Those were the words of US President Donald Trump, who said that Washington will reach a deal with Hamas on handing over its weapons while threatening the group with consequences if it doesn't comply."
"Trump stopped short of calling on Israel to fulfil its commitments, however, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the US announcement as largely symbolic."
"So, is the transition to the next phase even possible? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Xavier Abu Eid Political analyst and former adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization negotiation team Yezid Sayigh Senior fellow at the Carnegie Middle East Center Yossi Beilin Former Israeli justice minister"
Washington announced Gaza has moved into the second phase of a 20-point peace plan focused on disarmament and reconstruction. The US intends to reach a deal with Hamas for the handing over of weapons and warns of consequences if Hamas does not comply. The plan links reconstruction to disarmament measures. The US statement did not call on Israel to fulfil its commitments. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu characterized the US announcement as largely symbolic. Questions remain about the feasibility of transitioning to the next phase given political and security challenges.
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