Hamas declares commitment to Gaza ceasefire second phase despite Israeli rejection
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Hamas announced it remains committed to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan and called on mediators to prevent Israel from undermining the agreement. The statement followed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of the 15-point roadmap, insisting on Hamas’s full disarmament before any military withdrawal.
The 15-Point Roadmap
The Gaza Peace Council, led by High Representative Nikolay Mladenov, unveiled a detailed 15-point roadmap for the second phase of the ceasefire. Hamas accepted the plan, and US President Donald Trump confirmed that the Council had reached an agreement with Hamas and other armed groups on relinquishing weapons. The first phase of the ceasefire began on October 10, 2025, involving a prisoner exchange and increased humanitarian aid.
Hamas’s Call to Mediators
In its statement, Hamas urged mediators and guarantor nations to prevent any disruption of the implementation process or undermining of the agreement by Israel. The group emphasized that the points agreed upon with the Peace Council must be implemented responsibly and seriously. Hamas also reiterated that the second phase’s implementation depends on Israel fully honoring its first-phase obligations, including an end to attacks and aid restrictions.
Israel’s Rejection and Conditions
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the 15-point plan during a cabinet meeting, stating that the Israeli military would not withdraw from occupied areas in Gaza until Hamas is completely disarmed. This stance contradicts the disarmament agreement announced by Trump. Despite the ceasefire, Israel has continued strikes and restricted aid inflows, according to local reports.
What's Next
The Middle East Quartet is expected to continue mediating between the parties, but the gap over disarmament and withdrawal remains wide. It is unclear whether Israel will soften its condition of full disarmament before any further steps.
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Hamas declares commitment to Gaza ceasefire second phase despite Israeli rejection
