Gaza ceasefire stalls as Trump urges Netanyahu to advance disarmament plan
A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect in October 2025 as part of a three-phase peace plan. Phase one included a halt to fighting and hostage releases. Phase two focuses on Hamas disarmament, Israeli military withdrawal, and Palestinian governance through a technocratic committee. However, negotiations have stalled for months over implementation. President Trump called Netanyahu on November 5, 2026 urging him to move forward after Israel's recent elections. The plan also involves an international stabilization force. Since the ceasefire began, violence has continued, with over 1,400 Palestinians and 5 Israeli military personnel killed by October 2026. Hamas and Israel dispute who is violating the agreement, with accusations about weapons disarmament timelines and Israeli troop withdrawals.
Key facts
- Trump urged Netanyahu on November 5, 2026 to advance the Gaza peace plan following Israel's October 27 elections
- A disarmament agreement was announced on July 31, 2026, but Israel has not publicly agreed to it and enforcement remains disputed
- More than 1,400 Palestinians and 5 Israeli military personnel have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire began
- Israel controls approximately 65 percent of Gaza as of October 2026, up from 53 percent when the ceasefire began
- Over 2,000 ceasefire violations were documented between October 2025 and March 2026, according to Gaza's Government Media Office
How different outlets framed it
Left-leaning coverage: Left-leaning outlets emphasize Israeli violations of the ceasefire, including continued airstrikes, restrictions on humanitarian aid, and expansion of military control over Gaza territory. They focus on the humanitarian crisis and displacement of Palestinians, framing Netanyahu's government as obstructing peace and rejecting Board of Peace agreements.
Right-leaning coverage: Right-leaning outlets stress Israeli security concerns and Hamas's reluctance to genuinely disarm. They highlight Israel's need for verification of weapons destruction and concerns about Hamas retaining armed capability, while supporting Israel's continued military presence until full disarmament is confirmed.
Limits of this briefing
Coverage reflects ongoing disputes over ceasefire compliance with both sides denying violations. Limited direct Israeli government statements mean right-leaning perspectives rely partly on Israeli military claims and select outlets; Palestinian perspectives emphasize casualties and displacement but some sources use charged language like 'genocide.'
Sources
- New Arab: Stop obstructing Gaza peace plan, Trump tells Netanyahu Left
- Al Jazeera: Gaza Board of Peace announces Hamas disarmament agreement: What we know Centre
- Long War Journal (FDD): Gaza peace plan sees slow progress after Hamas meets in Cairo Right
- CNN: US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls Centre
- Crisis Group: Hollow Promises: Resetting Gaza's Ceasefire Centre