During the first phase, Israel and Hamas are supposed to hold negotiations regarding the terms of the second phase during which the remaining living hostages will be released
The mediators will serve as guarantors to ensure that the parties remain at the table until an agreement on the second phase is reached, allowing the ceasefire to extend
The second phase would conclude with a permanent ceasefire.
Netanyahu had previously pledged to continue the war until Hamas’s military and governing capabilities have been dismantled Netanyahu has reportedly indicated to his far-right coalition partners that he still plans to do so after the first phase
Israelis mixed on whether deal will last but want it to
A survey aired by the Kan public broadcaster Friday, showed that 62% of the public supports the deal thus far, compared to 18% who are opposed and 20% who said they are undecided
The Kan poll also asked: which party was responsible for the fact that it took nearly 470 days to reach the agreement - 36% said it was Hamas 25% said it was Israel 22% said both sides equally while 17% said they didn’t know
