Abbas Urges Israel to Lift Gaza Ceasefire Obstacles
Analysis based on 17 articles · First reported Feb 14, 2026 · Last updated Feb 15, 2026
The ongoing disputes and violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas create significant geopolitical instability, negatively impacting regional markets and potentially global oil prices. The lack of progress in implementing the second phase of the agreement suggests continued uncertainty, which could deter investment in the region.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, in a speech delivered by Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa at an African Union summit in Ethiopia, called for Israel to remove 'all obstacles' hindering the implementation of phase two of the Gaza ceasefire. Abbas accused Israel of continuing to violate the US-brokered agreement with Hamas, citing over 500 Palestinian deaths since the ceasefire's announcement. The second phase of the deal, endorsed by the United Nations, stipulates Israel's gradual withdrawal from Gaza, Hamas's disarmament, and the deployment of an international stabilization force. Hamas has declared disarmament a 'red line'. Nickolay Mladenov, high representative for Gaza under Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace', outlined conditions for the technocratic committee to enter Gaza, including Hamas transferring civilian control and ending ceasefire violations.
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