Gaza ceasefire is the result of political machination — not Donald Trump
Politically, Netanyahu could have survived a deal earlier, but he made a political calculation not to strike one
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Looking Forward Relief but also fear over the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
After 470 days, some hostages — and many Palestinians — will finally return home. But what really matters is what happens in the future.
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Opinion Is peace really coming? What about the West Bank? 5 crucial questions for Israel post-ceasefire
Wednesday's ceasefire announcement is just the start of massive changes in the Middle East
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Fast Forward They love Donald Trump — and hate the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal he demanded
Some of those who praised Trump in both Israel and the United States are trashing the hostage deal he is championing as he reenters office
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Fast Forward Israel-Hamas deal draws renewed attention to Kfir and Ariel Bibas, the youngest remaining hostages
The only Israeli children still in Gaza reportedly will be released under the deal, though their condition is unknown
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Opinion Here’s why I’ll gladly give Trump all the credit for the hostage deal
The deal proves the US has a key role to play in Mideast peace, and Trump must keep at it
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Opinion This hostage deal is Biden’s victory. It’s also Biden’s shame.
The sitting president put months of work into this deal, but he also let this war drag on, and on, and on
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Opinion This hostage deal is months too late — because people like me believed Netanyahu’s lies
As we celebrate this ceasefire, we must also own all the failures that preceded it
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