Israel and Hamas have confirmed the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire, pausing an over-two-year conflict. ✌️ On your Instagram reels or TikTok, you might see #GazaCeasefire trending as people across South Asia and Southeast Asia share the news.
An expert alert: turning a deal on paper into lasting peace is the real challenge. 🤔
'It is a very important moment for peace,' said Wang Jin, director of the Center for International Strategic Studies at Northwest University in the Chinese mainland. He warns that big hurdles lie ahead: forming a new government in Gaza, rebuilding its war-torn economy, and deciding what role Hamas will play.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it 'a great day for Israel,' and plans to convene his cabinet this Thursday to greenlight phase one. Some far-right and ultra-right ministers think he’s made too many concessions, but Wang Jin believes the deal will pass.
How? Netanyahu could balance right-wing dissatisfaction with promises on new settlements in the West Bank. So while there are smiles today, the next few weeks will test whether this ceasefire can truly stick. Stay tuned! 🕊️
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First phase of Gaza ceasefire reached, focus shifts to implementation
cgtn.com
