"Assessing the Prospects for a Lasting Cease-Fire Deal in the Middle East"
TL;DR
Parties involved in cease-fire talks for Gaza offer mixed signals, with Hamas expressing flexibility while prepared to continue the war, and Egypt predicting a truce in the next few days. The U.N. warns of a famine in Gaza, with one in six children under 2 suffering from acute malnutrition. Families of hostages held in Gaza march to Jerusalem to pressure Israeli leaders for their release. The U.S. announces an additional $53 million in aid for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, bringing the total aid during the conflict to $180 million.
Topics:worldinternational-relations#cease-fire-talks#gaza#hostage-negotiations#humanitarian-crisis#international-relations#us-aid
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