Ynet reported during the two-hour period ending at 9:46 AM UTC on December 22, 2025, that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas share a common interest in delaying Phase II of a Gaza deal, despite pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, as discussions on the evacuation of Nafels proceed lazily. According to Ynet, the discussions have begun on evacuating Nafels, but progress is slow while Hamas establishes local regimes and collects taxes on goods entering Gaza that Israel facilitates. The report highlights Trump's efforts to advance the next phase of the agreement, contrasted by the aligned interests of Netanyahu and Hamas in postponing further developments, as stated by Ynet on December 22, 2025.
