The Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement is expected to take effect as soon as Sunday. But the most significant diplomatic breakthrough in over a year of brutal war between Israel and Hamas is rife with risks and raises more questions than it answers.
The deal presented to the Israeli Cabinet Friday after months of complex negotiations mediated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar is ridden with diplomatic ambiguity, leaving the issues that most inflame tensions between Israel and Hamas up for more negotiation. That has stirred fears that, failing a second agreement, the war could resume within weeks.
In besieged Gaza, the prospect of more humanitarian aid and a respite from constant bombardment still has lifted Palestinians’ hopes after 15 months of suffering through an Israeli military campaign has killed over 46,000 people, both civilians and militants.
In Israel, families have eagerly prepared to welcome home relatives…
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