Gaza Ceasefire Phase 2: ISF, Hamas Disarmament & Governance Face Major Hurdles

• Gaza ceasefire, initiated by President Trump’s ‘20 Point Peace Plan’, enters Phase 2 after successful initial objectives like hostage return and aid delivery.
• Phase 2 focuses on deploying an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), disarming Hamas, and establishing a technocratic Palestinian governance.
• Significant challenges include ISF deployment details (troop numbers, command, mandate), Hamas's rejection of full disarmament, and forming a new Gaza government.
• The core issue of a viable Palestinian state remains unresolved, with Israel rejecting it, posing a major impediment to lasting peace.
• An international conference in Doha on Dec 16 will plan the ISF, with countries like Indonesia and Pakistan offering troops; India suggested for leadership.

Why It Matters: Gaza's Phase 2 ceasefire faces critical challenges; lasting peace hinges on ISF, Hamas disarmament, governance, and a Palestinian state.