Prodded by the U.S., Israel agreed to the pause in hostilities and the release of 150 imprisoned Palestinians in exchange for 50 hostages held in Gaza.
Tag: Palestinians
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For Israeli Officials, a Long, Hard Path to a Truce With Hamas
For weeks, senior Israeli leaders were divided about whether a temporary cease-fire might help Hamas regroup and endanger the remaining hostages.
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In Gaza, Cease-Fire Brings ‘Little Bit of Relief’
Residents of the enclave expressed hope about a pause in Israel’s bombardment but felt that the agreement would not bring an end to the war.
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Bernie Sanders: Justice for the Palestinians and Security for Israel
How do we balance our desire to stop the fighting with the need to address the roots of the conflict?
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UNICEF Chief: Gaza Soon Faces a “Public Health Catastrophe”
Food scarcity and malnutrition could plunge Gaza into a crisis outlasting the war.