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Trump's Gaza truce plan stalls over key sticking points

December 18, 2025

US President Donald Trump is pushing for phase two of his Gaza peace plan to begin. However, over two months into the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, major obstacles remain, leaving millions of displaced Palestinian civilians in limbo.

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Two months into the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, conditions in Gaza remain bleak.

Millions of Palestinians are still displaced, facing severe shortages of food, water and medicine, while violence continues with casualties on both sides.

The second phase of US President Donald Trump's peace plan is facing major hurdles, from disarmament of Hamas to uncertainty over full Israeli troop withdrawal.

DW News anchor Pablo Foley Elias wears a suit as he looks into the camera
Pablo Foley Elias A news anchor and reporter at DW News in Berlin.