Cars carrying belongings were seen heading north through a road that crosses Netzarim on Sunday as part of a ceasefire deal in Gaza. The withdrawal of forces from the area fulfills another commitment to the truce, which paused the 15-month war, but a full withdrawal is still expected to be negotiated. The truce has faced obstacles and disagreements on its second phase meant to extend the truce and release more Israeli hostages held by Hamas. External challenges include a proposal by President Donald Trump to relocate the population of Gaza, which has been rejected by Hamas, Palestinians, and the Arab world. Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s suggestion that Palestinians could establish a state in Saudi Arabia, straining relations between the two nations.
Netanyahu is under pressure from his far-right political allies to resume the war against Hamas and is facing pressure from Israelis to see more hostages return home. A delegation is being sent to Qatar for talks, sparking speculation about a breakthrough in extending the truce. Nearly 48,000 people have died in the war in Gaza triggered by Hamas’ attack, where 1,200 were killed and 251 were taken hostage. Netanyahu is expected to convene a meeting of key Cabinet ministers to discuss the second phase of the truce. The fragility of the ceasefire and ongoing challenges pose uncertainty for the future in Gaza.
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