The second stage of the Gaza ceasefire is expected to be tough, as the agreement aims to secure the release of the remaining hostages, and for Israeli soldiers to completely withdraw from the territory.

Israel and Hamas will begin indirect negotiations on a second stage of the Gaza ceasefire deal, officials said on Tuesday, as the Palestinian militant group said it would hand over more hostages, including the bodies of two children,

Israel will start negotiations on the second stage of a ceasefire with Palestinian militant group Hamas, Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar said, adding he expects talks to begin as early as next week.