The first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza is nearing completion, but the transition to the second phase faces significant challenges. Unresolved issues include the formation of an international stabilization force, the disarmament of Hamas, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops. The plan aims for a demilitarized Gaza and reconstruction, but deep disagreements between Israel and Hamas threaten to stall progress.
Date: December 9, 2025. Source: apnews.com