As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gets ready to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington next week, one big question still hangs in the air: Will there be a ceasefire with Hamas? Trump recently posted online saying Israel agreed to a 60-day halt in fighting—and warned Hamas that if they don’t follow suit, things could get worse. So far, Hamas hasn’t said a word.
WATCH | Deep Dive | What Exactly Is A Ceasefire?
Ceasefires aren’t peace treaties. They can ease tensions and open the door to more serious negotiations, but they don’t fix the underlying issues causing the conflict.
Ceasefires aren’t peace treaties. They can ease tensions and open the door to more serious negotiations, but they don’t fix the underlying issues causing the conflict.
Right now, the U.S. is working with Qatar and Egypt to help move this deal forward.
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