Apple News Today Why the Gaza ceasefire talks feel different this time around
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Ceasefire Talks Are Two-Part And Fraught
- Negotiators in Egypt see the ceasefire talks as a pivotal moment with a two-phase plan for hostages and withdrawal.
- The second phase, about Gaza's governance and Hamas disarmament, is far more complex to resolve.
Competing Survival Narratives Shape Negotiations
- Hamas views surrendering leverage as existential and will resist steps that threaten its survival.
- Netanyahu must show total victory while Hamas must prove it remains relevant to supporters.
External Pressure And U.S. Sentiment Drive Momentum
- International pressure and regional dynamics shifted U.S. and Israeli incentives toward a quick deal.
- Domestic U.S. fatigue and changing Jewish American opinion add urgency to resolving the war.