According to Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza, Israeli attacks during ceasefire have killed at least 377 people.
Hamas has said the ceasefire cannot move forward while Israel continues its violations of the agreement, with authorities saying the truce has been breached at least 738 times since taking effect in October.
Husam Badran, a Hamas official, called on mediators to increase pressure on Israel to fully implement its commitments.
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“The next phase cannot begin as long as the [Israeli] occupation continues its violations of the agreement and evades its commitments,” Badran said.
“Hamas has asked the mediators to pressure the occupation to complete the implementation of the first phase,” he added.
The ceasefire, which came into effect on October 10, focused on the exchange of captives held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, and a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
But details of the next phase, including Gaza’s future governance, the potential deployment of an international stabilisation force, and the establishment of what has been termed a “board of peace”, remain unresolved.
Meanwhile, anger continues to rise among Palestinians and the international community as Israeli attacks persist. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, Israeli attacks since the start of the ceasefire have killed at least 377 people and wounded 987.
Talks progressing, but major challenges remain
A United States official told Al Jazeera Arabic that negotiations on the next phase of the ceasefire are advancing, but key obstacles still need to be overcome.
The official said Washington expects the first deployment of an international stabilisation force to begin in early 2026