Gaza partition looms as US plan falters

A de facto partition of Gaza between an area controlled by Israel and another ruled by Hamas is increasingly likely, multiple sources said, with efforts to advance US President Donald Trump's plan to end the war beyond a ceasefire faltering.

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Destroyed buildings are seen from an Israeli military outpost within the borders of the 'yellow line' in the Shujaiya neighbourhood in the eastern part of Gaza City in the Gaza Strip.

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Six European officials with direct knowledge of the efforts to implement the next phase of the plan told Reuters it was effectively stalled and that reconstruction now appeared likely to be limited to the Israelcontrolled area.

That could lead to years of separation, they warned.

Under the first stage of the plan, which took effect on Oct 10, the Israeli military currently controls 53% of the Mediterranean territory, including much of its farmland, along with Rafah in the south, parts of Gaza City and other urban areas.