A US-backed plan to end the war in Gaza has entered its second phase despite unresolved disputes between Israel and Hamas over alleged ceasefire violations and issues unaddressed in the first stage.The most contentious questions remain Israel’s lack of clarity over whether it will fully withdraw its forces from Gaza and Hamas’s refusal to publicly commit to full disarmament, a non-negotiable demand from Israel. For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page.The creation of a Palestinian technocratic committee, announced on Wednesday, is intended to manage day-to-day governance in post-war Gaza, but it leaves unresolved broader political and security questions.Below is a breakdown of developments from phase one to the newly launched second stage.Gains and gaps in phase one The first phase of the plan, part of a 20-point proposal unveiled by US President Donald Trump, began on October 10 and aimed primarily to stop the fighting in the Gaza Strip, allow