The Inside Story Podcast What are the hurdles to implementing the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire?
Jan 16, 2026
Xavier Abu Eid, a political analyst and former adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization, Yezid Sayigh, a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Middle East Center, and Yossi Beilin, former Israeli Justice Minister and Oslo peace process initiator, delve into the complexities of implementing the Gaza ceasefire. They discuss the humanitarian implications of aid delivery, the challenges posed by Israel's actions, and the crucial roles of international representatives. The conversation highlights the need for a unified Palestinian political authority and the hurdles to disarmament and international oversight.
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Stabilization Force Is Crucial
- Yezid Sayigh highlights the absence of an international stabilization force as a key failure of phase one.
- He warns phase two could be jeopardized unless that force is deployed promptly.
Ceasefire Was Real But Fragile
- Yossi Beilin says a ceasefire did materially reduce violence compared with the period before.
- He calls the ceasefire an unexpected success but warns phase two is much harder to achieve.
Humanitarian Flow Still Blocked
- Xavier Abu Eid argues humanitarian aid remains conditioned and insufficient despite resolutions.
- He emphasises civilian deaths and suffering continue, undermining claims of diplomatic success.