Analyst: Gaza Peace Deal Phase One Far From Ending the War

Phase One of Gaza Deal

• 💡 The announced phase of the Gaza plan focuses specifically on the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
• 🎯 This phase is the result of long and arduous negotiations.

Hamas's Strategy and Concerns

• 🔑 Hamas is expected to release all living hostages within the agreed timeframe.
• ⚠️ A significant challenge remains with deceased hostages whose locations are unknown.
• 🧠 Hamas is reportedly counting on guarantees from President Trump to pressure Israel against restarting the war.
• ⚖️ They speculate that with hostages released, Israel will lack legitimacy for further military operations, making it difficult for Netanyahu to restart the war without international and US opposition.

Outlook on the Conflict

• 📉 The analyst personally believes the war is far from over, with uncertainty about what happens after this initial phase.
• 🚫 Hamas's primary negotiating leverage is being surrendered, with the hope that its release will prevent the war's resumption.