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The Lawfare Podcast

Lawfare Daily: The Gaza Ceasefire and Where It May Lead

Jan 22, 2025
Natan Sachs, a Brookings Institution fellow specializing in Middle Eastern politics, joins Dan Byman, a Georgetown professor focused on terrorism, Joel Braunold, an expert in Middle East negotiations, and Dana El-Kurd, a conflict resolution professor. They delve into the recent Gaza ceasefire, discussing its terms, future implications, and the complex politics driving it. The panel explores regional dynamics, U.S. foreign policy challenges, and the crucial role of external verifiers, while shedding light on the reconstruction efforts led by the Emiratis and the evolving Palestinian leadership.
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  • The Gaza ceasefire's structured agreement includes three 42-day phases, addressing humanitarian aid, troop withdrawal, and hostage exchanges.
  • The transition from Biden to Trump administration has uniquely shaped the ceasefire negotiations, impacting U.S.-Israel dynamics and internal political pressures.

Deep dives

Ceasefire Framework Overview

A ceasefire has been initiated in Gaza, consisting of a structured agreement with three distinct phases, each lasting 42 days. The first phase involves the withdrawal of Israeli troops from major population areas in Gaza and the return of certain hostages, primarily vulnerable individuals such as women and children. Additionally, this phase includes the provision of humanitarian aid to Gaza and the release of a number of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. As negotiations for subsequent phases continue, significant attention will be paid to the mechanisms for managing these complex and high-stakes exchanges.

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