The text for the first stage of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, which involves a limited prisoner exchange, the partial withdrawal of Israeli troops and a surge of aid, is purposefully vague, according to Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s Sultan Barakat. He says this places more pressure on negotiations for the later stages.
Published On 15 Jan 2025
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