The Take Brief: Phase 2 of Gaza ceasefire deal, Teenager killed in Occupied West Bank
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Jan 18, 2026 Michael Appel, an Al Jazeera correspondent in the occupied West Bank, shares the heartbreaking story of a 14-year-old boy killed near Ramallah, highlighting family and community impacts. Osama Bin Javid discusses the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, focusing on disarmament and reconstruction, while illustrating Palestinian concerns over ongoing violence and aid blockages. The conversation exposes the grim realities in Gaza, where strikes continue despite promises of safety, and details about new Israeli settlement plans that threaten Palestinian statehood.
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Ceasefire Moves Toward Demilitarization
- Phase two shifts focus from a ceasefire to demilitarization and reconstruction in Gaza.
- The plan centers on disarmament of Hamas and a technocratic body overseeing Gaza amid unclear funding.
Reconstruction Faces Funding And Political Hurdles
- Reconstruction will cost billions while funding sources remain unclear and conditional on disarmament.
- Israel's demand for Hamas' disarmament dominates discussions, complicating reconstruction timelines.
Child Killed Near Ramallah
- Michael Appel describes the killing of a 14-year-old boy near Ramallah and the family's devastation.
- He reports settlers and soldiers stormed Al-Mghair and the boy was shot in the heart holding a rock, per Israeli military claims.