Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire could begin imminently, emphasizing the need for Hamas militants to disarm. "We very shortly expect to move into the second phase, which is more difficult," Netanyahu stated, signaling heightened diplomatic activity in December 2025.
This development follows a December 7 statement from a senior Hamas official expressing willingness to negotiate the next stage of the truce. The fragile agreement, first implemented on October 9 this year, has seen repeated violations with sporadic clashes continuing across the Gaza Strip.
Analysts suggest the coming weeks will test both parties' commitment to lasting peace, with regional stability and humanitarian conditions hanging in the balance. International observers continue monitoring the situation closely as displaced residents await concrete progress.
