Israel-Hamas ceasefire phase 2 to begin soon
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Analysts warn that Phase 2 of the ceasefire presents a host of complex challenges that could slow or even stall the process.
Thailand said it had launched air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia on Monday, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Although many Lebanese people have reconstructed and continue to do so, new attacks by the Israeli military are hindering the efforts to return to normal.
The past two months of a tenuous ceasefire have marked a mix of emotions: catharsis from hostages’ return to their families, distrust over claims of ceasefire violations, uncertainty about a difficult rebuilding process to come and tentative hope for a better future.
Hamas is willing to discuss “freezing or storing” its weapons, a senior official said on Sunday, amid concerns that the nascent ceasefire deal between Israel and the militant group could collapse.
One year into a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon residents have returned to the heavily fortified border town of Metula but say they are struggling to pick up the pieces of their lives.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Reuters on Saturday that not advancing the U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire plan to its next stage would be a "huge failure" for the world and Washington, noting that President Donald Trump had personally led the push.