Ceasefire

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Is Peace Near in Gaza? Exploring the Complexities of the Ceasefire Deal

Benjamin Netanyahu - Ceasefire negotiations - Gaza conflict - Hamas - Israel

Will Hamas and Israel finally reach a ceasefire agreement? Dive into the details of the three-phase deal and the hurdles it faces.

Hamas and Israel seem to be inching closer to a ceasefire agreement, with Hamas backing a three-phased deal that includes a hostages-for-prisoners swap. However, the real question looms over whether Israel's Prime Minister truly desires to finalize the deal. The ceasefire negotiation is at a critical juncture, with Netanyahu needing to make compromises on key details to move forward.

The stumbling block to the ceasefire lies in the intricate dynamics between Hamas and Israel. Recent public protests and intense pressure from both sides add complexity to the situation. The rapid and often conflicting actions by Hamas and the Israeli government have created a sense of urgency for a resolution.

Hamas's warning of no ceasefire deal if Israeli aggression in Rafah persists underscores the fragility of the peace talks. Meanwhile, Israel's utilization of similar ceasefire language proposed by Hamas, albeit denied by the terrorist organization, adds a layer of intrigue to the negotiations.

In a surprising turn of events, veterans have embarked on a 600-mile 'Walk for Peace and Planet, Justice and Democracy' in support of a Gaza ceasefire. On the other hand, the removal of a ceasefire resolution by the Las Cruces City Council reflects the polarizing nature of the issue.

Interesting Fact: Hamas and Israel have been engaged in a catastrophic seven-month war, fueling the urgency for a ceasefire. Another Fact: Netanyahu's stance on the ceasefire could determine the fate of the negotiation and the region's stability.

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What's in the three-phase ceasefire deal Hamas backs, but Israel ... (Reuters)

Palestinian Islamist group Hamas said on Monday it had agreed to a three-phased deal for a ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners swap, although an Israeli ...

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Israel and Hamas are not that far from a ceasefire agreement (The Economist)

But does Israel's prime minister actually want to reach a deal? Smoke billows from Israeli strikes on eastern Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip Photograph: AFP.

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There's one thing standing in the way of a ceasefire: Netanyahu's ... (The Guardian)

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, must compromise on the outstanding details of the proposed ceasefire deal and Hamas's weekend counter-offer โ€“ and ...

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ANALYSIS | Hamas agreement, public protests put pressure on ... (CBC.ca)

After 24 hours of fast-breaking and often contradictory actions by both Hamas and Israel's government, a ceasefire in their catastrophic seven-month war ...

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Hamas official warns of no ceasefire deal if Israeli aggression on ... (Reuters India)

Hamas official Osama Hamdan warned on Tuesday that if Israel's military aggression continues in Rafah, there will be no ceasefire deal.

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A ceasefire in Gaza is on the table | 1A (the1a.org)

Smoke rise over the southern part of the Gaza Strip after an Israeli bombardment, as seen from the Israeli side from the border in Southern Israel, Israel. Amir ...

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Israel used 'cut and pasted' ceasefire language in proposed deal ... (Washington Examiner)

Despite using some of Hamas's own terms, the terrorist organization denied the ceasefire proposal provided by Israel.

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Veterans begin 600 mile walk for Gaza ceasefire (WGME)

OGUNQUIT (WGME) -- Veterans for Peace will kick off a 600-mile "Walk for Peace and Planet, Justice and Democracyโ€ on Tuesday in Ogunquit.

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Las Cruces Council removes resolution on ceasefire in Israel ... (Las Cruces Sun-News)

Las Cruces City Council removed an agenda item that, if passed, would have approved a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine.

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