What the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire in Gaza Means for the Middle East

Jan 17, 2025

Also published in U.S. News & World Report
A Palestinian views a building reduced to rubble in Gaza - source: Reuters
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David Makovsky
David Makovsky

David Makovsky is the Ziegler Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute and director of the Koret Project on Arab-Israel Relations.

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Netanyahu likely wanted to start off on a good foot with Trump—not just out of fear, but because Israel has its eyes on a much wider allied agenda in the region.

Israelis and Palestinians—filled with relief, exuberance, sadness and some suspicion—celebrated on Thursday as a deal was struck to release hostages held in the Gaza Strip as part of a ceasefire with Hamas. If the truce holds, one of Israel’s longest wars since the Jewish state was founded will come to an end. Yet the situation remains fragile. Last-minute brinkmanship could see the sides hit pause on the 42-day first phase of the deal, set to begin in the coming days... 

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