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Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal merely signals a continuation of old Middle East war by other means
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Much will have to go right in the next few months for the current deal to bring about a permanent cessation of the hostilities that have caused many deaths.
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LONDON – The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the radical Palestinian militant organisation, represents a significant diplomatic breakthrough, offering much-needed humanitarian respite after 15 months of gruelling war.
However, it remains a fragile, temporary deal; Israel’s government is already accusing Hamas of “reneging” on the agreement, allegedly in an attempt to attract further concessions. The Palestinian movement strenuously denies these accusations.
