Israel has raised objections to three terms in the 15-point roadmap for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, including the participation of Turkey and Qatar in an international verification committee, according to a report by Haaretz.
Israel's Three Objections
The Israeli government conveyed its concerns to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, who serves on the Executive Committee of the Gaza Peace Board, two sources told the newspaper. Israel opposes a full halt to its military operations and instead demands the freedom to strike areas where the International Stability Force would be deployed. It also insists on the destruction of Hamas weapons rather than their storage, which the current plan calls for under the supervision of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
Opposition to Turkey's Role
Tel Aviv specifically objected to the inclusion of both Qatar and Turkey in the International Verification Committee (IVC) tasked with monitoring compliance. A Peace Board official said no date has been set for the roadmap's implementation, though the process is expected to begin with a 14-day period to establish a timeline. Hamas has accepted the proposal and demands that Israel halt attacks and fulfill its first-phase obligations. U.S. President Donald Trump had announced an agreement for Hamas to disarm. The first phase of the truce entered into force on October 10, 2025, but Israeli strikes and aid restrictions continued.
