Gaza deal offers welcome relief from horror, but no guarantees
Any durable peace and security is dependent on the conferment of statehood to Palestine.
19 January 2025 - 00:00
After 15 months of a deadly conflict that has killed nearly 50,000 people, displaced millions of Palestinians and left most of Gaza in smoking ruins, Israel and Hamas have finally agreed on a ceasefire deal. The US, Qatar and Egypt played key roles in facilitating the deal. ..
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