Israel-Hamas ceasefire is a deal that cannot last

Cease-fire between Israel, Hamas to go into effect Sunday morning, Qatar says
The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel is expected to go into effect on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time, Qatar’s foreign ministry announced Saturday.
Middle East Highlights: Israel’s Cease-Fire Deal With Hamas to Take Effect Sunday
The truce will begin at 8:30 a.m., according to the Foreign Ministry of Qatar, a mediator in the talks. U.S. and other diplomats see the deal as the best chance to end the 15-month war that has devastated Gaza.
Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect Sunday morning, officials say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that his country was treating the ceasefire as temporary and retains the right to continue fighting if necessary.
Qatar announces that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire
Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of more hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, mediator Qatar announced on Wednesday evening.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal begins with release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners
The first three Israeli hostages were released after the ceasefire officially began. Hours later, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Qatar says Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire in Gaza
Qatar’s prime minister on Wednesday announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, pausing the devastating 15-month war in Gaza and clearing the way for dozens of Israeli hostages to go home.
Who are the hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.
Israel and Hamas reach deal on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
The Biden administration called for a final push before the president leaves office, with many seeing the Trump inauguration as an unofficial deadline.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is confirmed by the US and Qatar | AP Explains
Israel and Hamas agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.
Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal takes effect as first 3 hostages are released
The first three hostages were released Sunday after the ceasefire officially began. A total of 33 hostages will be released in the first phase of the deal.
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