Gaza’s Ceasefire is Vital, but Only a Start

Gaza’s Ceasefire is Vital, but Only a Start

Trump’s Gaza ceasefire is holding, aid is flowing and captives have been freed, but unless bolstered by sustained international diplomacy and pressure, the plan may collapse or simply stall at phase one, leaving Gaza in limbo.

The Gaza Ceasefire Deal is a Start, But It’s Only a Start

The agreement between Israel and Hamas announced last week is good news, but it represents only a modest step towards resolving the manifold problems caused by the war in the Gaza Strip. Limited or not, the deal is valuable in its own terms, assuming it holds. Under its terms, the remaining Israeli hostages will be set free, there will be a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops, and humanitarian aid will be allowed to get to people in need in Gaz…