1. A Missed Target for a Cease-Fire In Gaza and What Might Be Next.
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Press, Julia, Sugiura, Alexander, and Holder, Sarah
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ISRAEL-Gaza conflict, 2006- ,AIR freight ,ARAB-Israeli conflict ,HOSPITAL ships ,ISRAELIS - Abstract
Israeli and Hamas officials have been unable to agree on a cease-fire before Ramadan, worsening the already dire situation in Gaza. The UN reports that a quarter of Gaza's population is at risk of starvation. Cease-fire negotiations involving the US, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and Hamas have been ongoing, but a resolution has not been reached. The main point of contention is that Israel wants a temporary halt to the fighting, while Hamas seeks an end to the conflict. The situation on the ground is increasingly desperate, with people in need of food, shelter, and reliable aid. However, the distribution of aid is complicated by the deep mistrust between Israeli troops and the Palestinian people. A recent incident involving aid trucks resulted in a stampede and over 100 deaths. A six-week cease-fire could provide an opportunity for much-needed humanitarian relief to enter the region. The article also discusses the challenges of rebuilding Gaza after the war and the necessity of a cease-fire and agreement on post-war leadership. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024