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cease-fire in Gaza
A truce
 | By German Lopez |
Almost as soon as the war in Gaza began, global leaders began working to stop it. Over 15 months, Israel and Hamas repeatedly rejected proposals for peace. In that time, tens of thousands of Palestinians died. Israeli families grieved for loved ones held as hostages in Gaza. And people around the world protested against the conflict.
Yesterday, Israel and Hamas finally agreed to a truce. As part of a six-week cease-fire, Israel will withdraw from parts of Gaza and free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Hamas will release a third of the hostages it still holds. Officials hope the cease-fire will give way to a permanent peace, but that depends on whether both sides will work out thornier problems later.
Israel’s government still must ratify the agreement, but officials are treating it as complete. “We’re handing off to the next team a real opportunity for a brighter future in the Middle East,” President Biden said, referring to Donald Trump’s incoming administration. “I hope they take it.”
What’s in the deal?
The truce will go into effect on Sunday. Hamas will release 33 hostages in waves over six weeks. They’ll include women, children, men over age 50 and sick or wounded people. About 100 hostages remain in Gaza, although about 35 are believed to be dead.
Why now?
An enduring cease-fire has remained elusive since fighting started on Oct. 7, 2023. (One truce lasted for a week in 2023.) Three main issues drove both sides to a deal now:
1. Israel’s successes: After nearly a year and a half of war, Israel has weakened its enemies in the region. It killed many of Hamas’s fighters and leaders, including the group’s longtime chief in Gaza. It destroyed much of Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran, which supports Hamas and Hezbollah, has also suffered losses, particularly the fall of an allied regime in Syria. With those wins, another attack like the one on Oct. 7 is less likely, achieving one of Israel’s goals in the war.
2. Two presidents’ efforts: Biden and Trump have pressured Israel and Hamas to reach a deal before Biden’s term ends. Biden saw an armistice as an important part of his legacy. Trump wanted to avoid having to deal with such a difficult issue as president. Both presidents’ teams worked together in negotiations, and the final agreement broadly follows a framework Biden proposed in the spring. (My colleague Peter Baker wrote about the joint effort here.)
3. Domestic pressures: Within Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics say he has not done enough to free the hostages. Within Gaza, Palestinians have become frustrated with Hamas and demanded peace as the humanitarian crisis caused by the war has worsened. These pressures pushed Israeli and Palestinian leaders to negotiations.
What’s next?
Israel’s government will most likely ratify the agreement today. After it takes effect on Sunday, both sides will have to live up to their promises. If they don’t, the cease-fire could fall apart and fighting could begin again.
If the truce holds, negotiators plan to work out a more lasting peace deal in the next six weeks. The terms of a potential agreement remain unknown, although Israel’s support might depend on the release of all remaining hostages. Those negotiations will happen under Trump.
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President Biden Delivers a Farewell Address and a Warning to the Nation
President Biden Delivers a Farewell Address and a Warning to the Nation
In a symbolic farewell to a nation he has served for more than five decades, President Biden warned against the “tech-industrial complex” and what he called “an oligarchy” taking shape.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Landlords accused in rate hike scheme & how you might be able to lower your rent
Landlords accused in rate hike scheme & how you might be able to lower your rent |
Hey y'all! This email means it's almost the weekend. Hang in there... at least for me this feels like the longest week EVER. Maybe that's just a me thing since I'll be on vacation next week. 🌴
Anyway, we've been talking a lot about housing here in the Channel 4 newsroom. Here are some of the stories we've been working on for you. The Department of Justice is accusing six major landlords of scheming to keep rents high. We found out that two of them manage 21 properties across Jacksonville.
Find out which properties may have been a part of this price-fixing scheme |
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
'The View' Co-Host Sunny Hostin Responds to Fraud Accusations Against Her Husband with Aggressive Statement
'The View' Co-Host Sunny Hostin Responds to Fraud Accusations Against Her Husband with Aggressive Statement
See if you can spot the difference.
When the co-hosts of “The View” gleefully and incessantly attack President-elect Donald Trump, the latter will typically respond with his usual rhetoric, no more, sometimes less.
When the co-hosts of “The View” are learning that it’s not so fun when the rabbit’s got the gun, they resort to vulgar outbursts and overt rage.
Which side of the ideological aisle is always calling itself the party of love and good vibes, again?
The anti-Trumpers on “The View” were dealt some just desserts last week when Sunny Hostin — perhaps the most radical racist on a panel full of screeching harlots — was thrust into the spotlight due to her husband.
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