A shaky ceasefire in Gaza
The Story17 Jan 2025

A shaky ceasefire in Gaza

There was widespread jubilation at the announcement that a deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire in Gaza. Netanyahu's government is still to formally approve the deal that would bring to an end 15 months of conflict. The deal includes the release of the remaining Israeli hostages in exchange for thousands of Palestinian prisoners. But how exactly will it work? And, more importantly, will it last?

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Guest: Samer Al-Atrush, Middle East Correspondent, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producers: Edward Drummond, Olivia Case.

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