The President’s Inbox The Gaza Cease-Fire, With Steven Cook
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Jan 28, 2025 
Steven Cook, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, brings his expertise in Middle East politics to discuss the recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire. He breaks down the intricate three-phase agreement, focusing on hostages and potential withdrawals. Cook delves into the complex dynamics between both sides, highlighting political pressures and public sentiment in Israel. He also critiques controversial proposals for Palestinian relocation and examines the ramifications of U.S. foreign policy on regional stability and international relations.
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Ceasefire Framework
- The Israel-Hamas ceasefire involves a three-phased framework agreement.
- It includes hostage releases, Israeli withdrawals, and negotiations on reconstruction and governance.
Quiet Period Uncertainties
- The ceasefire aims to create a period of quiet, halting Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rocket fire.
- The duration of the quiet period and specific definitions of violence remain unclear.
Phased Releases
- The hostage/prisoner release is happening in stages to test Hamas's compliance.
- Israel wants to assess Hamas's willingness to uphold the ceasefire before further withdrawals.
