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Israeli Officials: Phase Two of Gaza Ceasefire Plan Serves Israel's Interests, Requires Hamas to Disarm
(Ynet News) Itamar Eichner - As efforts advance toward the second phase of President Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan, senior Israeli officials say the transition ultimately serves Israel's interests. Phase Two requires Hamas to disarm and dismantle its military capabilities - a demand Hamas is unlikely to accept. They said Hamas would be given a deadline to comply, after which Israel would resume military operations. The officials stressed that moving to Phase Two is an Israeli interest regardless of the delay in returning slain hostage Ran Gvili from Gaza. Israeli officials outlined conditions for reopening the Rafah crossing with Egypt after Gvili's return, including ensuring that more people exit Gaza than enter and establishing an Israeli-managed passage through which all movement would be monitored.