Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas are expected to move into the second phase of their ceasefire soon, as Hamas indicates a willingness to give up its arms.

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WASHINGTON (TNND) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Sunday that Israel and Hamas are "very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire " just after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage in Gaza.

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The next phase of the Gaza ceasefire involves an international security force and other measures and has not yet started.

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The primary challenge of the second phase is the disarmament of Hamas, which Netanyahu stressed would be "no less daunting."