Negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a second phase, in which Hamas would release dozens of remaining hostages in exchange for more prisoners and a lasting ceasefire, have not yet begun. “The question now is whether the sides can move into a second phase. This would aim to end the war altogether and release all remaining hostages held in Gaza,” said Associated Press journalist Joe Federman.

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What is the status of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel; AP explains

Name: What is the status of the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel; AP explains
Uploaded: 2025-02-27T19:11:03.612Z
Duration: 1 min 46 s
Description: Negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a second phase, in which Hamas would release dozens of remaining hostages in exchange for more prisoners and a lasting ceasefire, have not yet begun. "The question now is whether the sides can move into a second phase. This would aim to end the war altogether and release all remaining hostages held in Gaza," said Associated Press journalist Joe Federman.

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas over a second phase, in which Hamas would release dozens of remaining hostages in exchange for more prisoners and a lasting ceasefire, have not yet begun. “The question now is whether the sides can move into a second phase. This would aim to end the war altogether and release all remaining hostages held in Gaza,” said Associated Press journalist Joe Federman.