Ceasefire Holds in Gaza as Hostages Freed and Peace Plan Advances
The Middle East has seen a significant breakthrough with the completion of hostage releases. The first phase of Trump's peace plan for the Gaza Strip is progressing well, with a ceasefire currently in place.
An international force, tentatively named the 'Gaza Stabilisation Force' (ISF), is being negotiated to oversee security and disarm Hamas in Gaza. This force could consist of troops from Indonesia, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and potentially the United Arab Emirates. The US will also contribute soldiers to monitor the ceasefire. The composition and mandate of this force, along with the ultimate control of the territory, are still under discussion by the US, UK, and France at the UN Security Council.
The crucial next steps involve determining when and how Hamas will be disarmed, with these decisions yet to be finalised.
The release of hostages and the holding ceasefire in the Middle East mark significant progress. The international community is working towards establishing a stabilisation force to ensure security and disarm Hamas in Gaza. The details of this force and the territory's future governance remain under negotiation.
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