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Intelligence chiefs from US, Israel and Arab nations discussed a ceasefire – just how feasible is it?
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Hamas wants a permanent cessation of hostilities and proposes a staggered release of hostages to ensure that Israel does not resume its offensive.
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LONDON – As the intelligence chiefs from the United States, Israel and key Middle East Arab nations met in the Egyptian capital of Cairo to discuss a durable ceasefire in the Gaza fighting, Israel’s top military commander has ruled out an early end to the conflict.
“Our military results are excellent,” General Herzl Halevi, Israel’s Chief of General Staff, said at a press conference on Feb 13. “But there is still a long way to go before we can achieve the war goals,” he added.
