Discussion on Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations, future of Middle East

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The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has provided a temporary halt to hostilities, but uncertainty looms over its stability and future developments.

Though an agreement had been reached last month, tensions remain high as both sides navigate fragile negotiations and external pressures.

With hostage exchanges, diplomatic interventions, and new geopolitical proposals shaping the discourse, critical questions arise about the sustainability of the truce and its broader implications.

To discuss these pressing issues, we invite Paik Seung-hoon, a researcher at the Institute of Middle East Studies. Welcome, Dr. Paik.

Also joining us is Robert Lawrence, Assistant Professor at Dongduk Women's University. Great to have you with us.

1. (Paik) Let's start with Dr. Paik. On the 19th of last month, Israel and Hamas agreed to a phased ceasefire, halting fighting for six weeks.

2. (Lawrence) What about you Professor Lawrence, last week, Hamas announced the indefinite postponement of the sixth hostage release, pushing the agreement to the brink of collapse. Fortunately, they released the hostages as scheduled. Could you also tell us why this ceasefire is so unstable?

3. (Paik) Regarding the latest delay of hostage release, U.S. President Trump warned, "If Hamas does not release the hostages, hell will break out." What did he mean by this Dr. Paik? And do you think this warning influenced Hamas's change in stance?

4. (Lawrence) Although the ceasefire didn't collapse this time, the likelihood of continued conflict seems high. The first-phase agreement will expire by the 1st of next month, and negotiations for the second phase are needed to reach an agreement. How do you foresee this developing Prof. Lawrence?

5. (Lawrence) On the 16th, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, who visited Israel, once again expressed his full support for Israel, stating that "Hamas must be eradicated."

6. (Paik) Then negotiations for the second agreement seems all the more crucial, what conditions need to be met for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to continue Dr. Paik?

7. (Lawrence) Amid this, President Trump has proposed relocating Palestinian residents to neighboring countries and occupying the Gaza Strip to develop it into a coastal resort city. This plan has caused a stir. What is President Trump's intention behind such a plan Prof.?

8. (Paik) Jordan and Egypt, which have been mentioned as potential countries for the relocation of Palestinian residents, are protesting.

9. (Lawrence) Professor Lawrence, How do you think Trump's latest plan on Gaza will impact the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement and the broader Middle Eastern situation?

10. (Paik) Arab nations, as well as European and Western countries, have criticized President Trump's Gaza plan, arguing that it clearly undermines the 'two-state solution' where Israel and Palestine coexist as independent nations. Dr. Paik, how do you think the international community will respond to or cooperate with Trump's Gaza plan?